How Will India Support Ghana with Affordable Healthcare?

Accra, July 3 (NationPress) During a joint press briefing with President John Dramani Mahama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated India's commitment to offering affordable healthcare and reliable care to the people of Ghana through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

The discussions between the two leaders also touched upon collaboration in vaccine production.

"Through the Jan Aushadhi Kendra, India aims to deliver affordable healthcare and reliable care for the citizens of Ghana. We explored ways to work together on vaccine production," the Prime Minister's Office stated via a social media post on X.

"The meeting with President John Dramani Mahama proved to be very productive. Our relationship has now been elevated to a Comprehensive Partnership, promising benefits for both our countries. We examined avenues for enhancing trade and economic ties, as well as cooperation in FinTech, skill development, healthcare, and other sectors," PM Modi shared on X.

"India and Ghana recognize the significant potential for collaboration in critical minerals, defense, maritime security, and energy. We also discussed enhancing our cultural connections," PM Modi noted in another update on X.

"We are thankful to Ghana for its support in our fight against terrorism. In this regard, we have agreed to bolster our mutual cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. Our views on UN reforms are aligned," said the Prime Minister’s Office on X.

"India takes pride in the African Union's permanent membership in the G20 during our presidency: PM @narendramodi," PMO stated on X.

"In defense and security, we will proceed with the motto of ‘Security through Solidarity’. Cooperation will be expanded in training of armed forces, maritime security, defense supplies, and cyber security: PM @narendramodi," PMO highlighted.

"We have opted to double the ITEC and ICCR scholarships for Ghana. Additionally, efforts will be made to establish a Skill Development Centre focused on vocational education. In agriculture, we look forward to collaborating on President Mahama’s ‘Feed Ghana’ initiative: PM @narendramodi," PMO mentioned.

"Today, President Mahama and I agreed to transform our bilateral relationship into a Comprehensive Partnership. In Ghana's journey of nation-building, India will be a supportive partner: PM @narendramodi," PMO added.

"The essence of India-Ghana friendship lies in our shared values, struggles, and collective aspirations for an inclusive future. The freedom struggles of our nations have inspired many others. Even now, Ghana stands as a vibrant democracy in West Africa, a ‘Beacon of Hope’ for others: PM @narendramodi," PMO expressed.

"I am truly grateful for the warmth and respect shown to us in Ghana. It is a significant honor that the President himself greeted us at the airport: PM @narendramodi," PMO said.

"PM @narendramodi engaged in extensive discussions with President @JDMahama at the distinguished Jubilee House in Ghana. The leaders reaffirmed the long-standing and warm ties between 🇮🇳 & 🇬🇭, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in key areas including trade, investment, capacity building, defense, security, digital technology, UPI, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, mining, infrastructure, and people-to-people connections. They resolved to elevate bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership. Their commitment to democratic values, Global South solidarity, South-South cooperation, and a shared vision for sustainable development and global peace was reiterated," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.

"This underscores the deep-rooted and long-standing ties between India and Ghana. President @JDMahama honored PM @narendramodi with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana,' the national accolade of Ghana. PM dedicated this award to the 1.4 billion people of India and the historic relations between India and Ghana. He thanked the Ghanaian government and its people for this remarkable distinction," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on X.

"It is fitting that PM @narendramodi has received Ghana's national honor - the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'. This recognition reflects his unwavering commitment to amplify the voice of the Global South and is a testament to our enduring cooperation and friendship with Ghana," EAM Jaishankar noted on X.