Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy is set to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic ties between China and Ghana.
Hao Mingjin, vice chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, will represent China at the inauguration scheduled for January 7 in Accra, Ghana’s capital. The announcement was made by Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Monday.
Mahama was declared the winner of the presidential election by the Electoral Commission of Ghana on December 9, 2024. His upcoming inauguration signals the beginning of a new chapter in Ghana’s political landscape.
China’s participation in the inauguration underscores the growing relationship between the two nations. Earlier, President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations to President-elect Mahama, expressing China’s willingness to enhance cooperation and mutual development.
The attendance of a high-ranking official like Hao Mingjin reflects China’s commitment to fostering strong diplomatic and economic partnerships with African countries. Ghana and China have a history of collaboration in areas such as infrastructure development, trade, and investment.
As Ghana prepares to welcome its new leader, the international community watches with interest, anticipating the future of Ghana’s role in regional and global affairs.
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