Minister Anand to welcome Ghana’s Foreign Minister to Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Canada for a high-level visit on October 26, 2026.

October 25, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will welcome Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Canada for a high-level visit on October 26, 2026.

Canada and Ghana share an enduring and multifaceted partnership rooted in deep people-to-people ties, strong bilateral cooperation and a shared commitment to sustainable development, democratic governance and peace and security. The two countries collaborate closely to advance inclusive economic growth, bolster regional stability and champion multilateralism.

During the visit, Minister Anand and her Ghanaian counterpart will engage in strategic discussions encompassing bilateral, regional and global priorities. The dialogue will focus on strengthening cooperation and building on Canada and Ghana’s almost seven decades of partnership.

While in Ottawa, Minister Ablakwa will also meet with the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), to discuss Canada-Ghana development cooperation and opportunities to deepen Canada and Ghana’s long-standing partnership in advancing mutually beneficial economic partnerships, inclusive social development and sustainable peace and security.

Canada and Ghana will mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.

Ghana is a long-standing partner of Canada on the African continent, and it shares a commitment to cooperation through multilateral institutions such as the United Nations, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie.

In 2025, Ghana was Canada’s eighth-largest merchandise trading partner in Africa. That year, Canada-Ghana merchandise trade was valued at $752 million.