Ghana and Germany held their 2025 Government Negotiations on development cooperation in Accra on Monday, signaling renewed momentum for a partnership focused on economic reforms, green growth and regional stability.
The meeting brought together top officials from both countries, including Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, who signed the negotiation protocol. Other key Ghanaian attendees included Deputy Finance Minister Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Minister of Trade and Industry Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, Minister of Education Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, and Minister of Local Government Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim.
German Ambassador Frederik Landshöft opened the session with a strong message on mutual responsibility, stressing that “development cooperation is not aid, it is partnership.” He noted shared priorities such as empowering youth, advancing innovation and driving sustainable, green economic growth.
The German delegation was led by Christoph Rauh, Director for Africa at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Rauh highlighted Germany’s long-standing cooperation with Ghana and reiterated Germany’s commitment to supporting reforms, private sector expansion and stability in the sub-region.
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, speaking on behalf of President Mahama, referenced President Steinmeier’s successful 2025 State Visit and emphasized Ghana’s interest in strengthening security collaboration. He also extended an invitation for future high-level German delegations to address Parliament.
Deputy Minister Ampem expressed Ghana’s appreciation for Germany’s continued support in climate and energy, education, technical and vocational training, and local governance—areas central to the country’s reform path.
Both sides reviewed progress on ongoing programmes and aligned next steps, particularly in sustainable growth, skills creation and the energy transition. A major outcome of the talks was Germany’s new commitment of more than 65 million euros in technical and financial cooperation.
The negotiations also coincided with the 50th anniversary of Ghanaian-German development cooperation, an enduring partnership rooted in trust, shared priorities and a forward-looking vision.