President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana’s economy is recovering strongly with “very positive indicators,” during high-level talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.
Mahama also expressed gratitude to France and China for their support in Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts, noting that the economy has shown resilience following recent challenges.
The bilateral discussions covered key areas of cooperation, including infrastructure projects such as the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, food security initiatives, artificial intelligence development, and maternal health support, with backing from the French Development Agency.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Ghana-France relations, grounded in shared values of democracy and global stability. Macron further praised Ghana’s leadership at the One Health Summit in Lyon and announced that the country will be the first beneficiary of France’s new National Health Compact initiative.