Xi meets with Ghana's president

Beijing, October 14 (Xinhua) – Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Tuesday with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.

Xi said that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of China-Ghana diplomatic ties, and China is ready to work with Ghana to promote enhanced cooperation in various fields and make greater contributions to building a China-Africa community in all climates with a shared future for the new era.

He noted that China is willing to increase mutual political trust with Ghana and support each other on issues relating to their respective core interests and major concerns.

Xi called on both sides to jointly implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in 2024, explore diversified cooperation models, expand cooperation in various fields including mining, energy, infrastructure construction, agriculture and fisheries, and help Ghana transform its resource advantages into development momentum.

Xi expressed hope that Ghana will soon benefit from China's zero-tariff treatment for 100% of tariff lines to African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.

Mahama congratulated China on the successful holding of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, saying it was of great importance and demonstrated China's leadership in advancing the development of women worldwide.

He said that Ghana firmly adheres to the One China policy and is committed to deepening its ties with China. He expressed hope that Ghana will strengthen cooperation with China in trade, the digital economy, infrastructure construction, energy, mining, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

Mahama added that Ghana firmly upholds multilateralism, practices the Global Governance Initiative, and is committed to safeguarding international equity and justice.

Wang Yi participated in the meeting.