Ghana and Kyrgyzstan have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, technology and other sectors.
The agreements were signed in Accra during the inaugural Ghana-Kyrgyzstan Political Consultations, aimed at reviewing relations between the two countries and identifying opportunities for expanded collaboration.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the engagement marked a new phase in relations between the two countries, which established diplomatic ties in 1992 but have maintained relatively limited cooperation.
He identified trade, investment, education, agriculture, mining, technology, digitalisation and cultural exchange as key areas in which both countries could deepen their partnership.
Peace and security also featured prominently in the discussions, with both sides exploring opportunities to coordinate their positions on issues of mutual interest.
Kyrgyzstan is due to begin a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in January 2027, while Ghana is preparing to assume the rotating chairmanship of the African Union.
Mr Ablakwa said the developments presented an opportunity for the two countries to work together on issues affecting developing nations.
Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Jeenbek Kulubaev, described Ghana as an important partner in his country’s efforts to expand its engagement with Africa.
He said Kyrgyzstan was interested in using Ghana as a gateway to the West African market, with particular interest in cooperation in agriculture, mining, digital technology, tourism and sports.
The discussions also explored ways to strengthen economic ties and people-to-people exchanges as both countries seek to broaden their international partnerships.
As part of efforts to advance the relationship, Mr Kulubaev conveyed an invitation from Kyrgyzstan’s President, Sadyr Japarov, to President John Dramani Mahama to visit the country in 2027.
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