The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, paid a State Visit to Ghana from Sunday 2 to Tuesday 4 November 2025. The programme in Accra featured a Guard of Honour at Jubilee House, bilateral talks with H.E. President John Dramani Mahama, a State Luncheon, a wreath-laying at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, an engagement with young Ghanaian innovators in the digital sector, and an evening reception at the German Ambassador’s Residence.

On Tuesday, the German President travelled to Kumasi for courtesy calls and cultural engagements, including a meeting with His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace.

Key Outcomes

Announcement of new development cooperation support focused on youth employment, vocational training, renewable energy, and the digital economy.

Reaffirmation of ongoing work toward a framework for structured and safe labour mobility pathways for Ghanaian professionals.

Agreement to deepen partnerships across trade, industry, science, culture, and civil society.

Instruments Signed

Joint Declaration of Intent on Regular Political and Diplomatic Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Republic of Ghana and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the German-African Business Association (Afrika-Verein) to strengthen private-sector cooperation, support industrial collaboration, and promote trade and investment.