Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his inaugural official visit to neighboring Ghana on Friday, meeting with President Nana Akufo-Addo to enhance relations between the two West African countries. President Faye, who assumed office earlier this year, was greeted by Akufo-Addo at Jubilee House, the presidential palace in Accra. The discussions between the leaders focused on deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
“During President Faye’s visit, we discussed strengthening our bilateral relations, enhancing economic cooperation, and exploring new avenues for collaboration in various sectors, including trade, education, and technology,” Akufo-Addo said in a statement. The two presidents, committed to democratic values and regional stability, also addressed mutual interests in the region.
While no major new agreements were announced, the visit reinforced the “rich history of partnership and mutual support” between Ghana and Senegal. “This visit has further solidified our bonds of brotherhood and shared progress,” President Akufo-Addo stated. Trade between the two countries is robust, with annual bilateral trade volumes exceeding $100 million. Both nations are seeking new economic opportunities and partnerships within West Africa.
Security cooperation to address instability in the Sahel region was likely a key topic of discussion. As democratic nations, Ghana and Senegal have positioned themselves as anchors of stability in a troubled region. On Saturday, President Faye is scheduled to meet with Ghanaian business leaders and tour investment sites to expand commercial links. His visit comes just weeks before a major summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Accra, where both leaders will showcase their nations’ partnership on the regional stage.
