London promises to work more closely with Ghana

Ghana

The Mayor of London - Sadiq Khan, has promised to work more closely with Ghana to build important trade links and to exchange expertise on urban planning and city management between London and Accra.

He made the promise when he received the President of Ghana - Nana Akufo-Addo, the Ghanaian Minister of Trade - Alan John Kyerematen, and the Mayor of Accra - Mohammed Adjei Sowah, at City Hall.

Khan highlighted London as being the ideal location for high-growth Ghanaian businesses looking to access international markets.

He also spoke of London’s reputation for diversity and equality, and the capital’s commitment to be a welcoming place for all people – regardless of background, race, religion, sexuality or gender.

The President of Ghana and the Mayor of Accra are in London to attend ongoing Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Accra and London already work together through international networks like C40 and 100 Resilient Cities.

London has a large and active Ghanaian-origin community of around 61,000 people, according to official figures.