By Ghana News
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A 50-member Japanese business delegation is expected to visit Ghana in January 2026 to explore investment opportunities across key sectors of the economy.
The First Secretary and Head of Economic and Development Cooperation at the Japanese Embassy in Ghana, Madam Junko Masuda, disclosed that the mission follows President John Dramani Mahama’s recent participation at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Japan.
She explained that the delegation will hold a Ghana–Japan Business and Investment Forum in Accra, as well as engage in bilateral meetings with government agencies and private sector players. The discussions will cover trade, agribusiness, transportation, energy, logistics and communications, among other sectors.
According to her, the upcoming visit is also intended to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries while creating jobs and supporting Ghana’s economic growth agenda.
At a preparatory meeting in Accra on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mr Noah Tumfo, speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, welcomed the announcement and described the visit as timely and appropriate.
He said the ministry and its agencies were ready to collaborate with the Japanese Embassy in Ghana to ensure the smooth facilitation of investment partnerships. Mr Tumfo added that the government viewed the initiative as an opportunity to advance economic diplomacy and expand Ghana’s trade and industrial base.
The January visit is expected to strengthen commercial ties and position Ghana as a key investment destination for Japanese businesses in West Africa.
