Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a joint press meet with the Ghana President John Dramani Mahama, said that the West African country is a beacon of hope for other countries in the region serving as a vibrant democracy similar to India, which is one of the largest democracies in the world. PM Modi added that after a long gap of three decades, an Indian Prime Minister has visited Ghana.
“It is a matter of great pride for me that I have got this opportunity,” he said. He added, “I am deeply grateful for the warmth, respect and cordiality with which we (Indians) have been welcomed in Ghana,”
PM Modi said that it is a matter of great honour for him that President Mahama himself came to the airport to receive him.
President Mahama was elected President for the second time in the general elections held in December 2024 for which PM Modi again congratulated him for his spectacular victory, adding: “This is a symbol of the deep faith of the people of Ghana in his leadership and vision.”
While addressing the media, diaspora and the Ghanian President, PM Modi said: “At the core of India-Ghana friendship are our shared values, struggles, and shared dreams for an inclusive future. The freedom struggle of our countries inspired many other countries. Even today, in West Africa, Ghana is a “Beacon of Hope” for other countries as a vibrant democracy.”
“Today, the President and I have decided to elevate our bilateral partnership to a “Comprehensive Partnership”, PM Modi added.
