Ghana and Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with both countries identifying trade, investment, industrial development, technology transfer, education and security as key areas for enhanced cooperation.
The commitment was made during a meeting between the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, and the Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, H.E. Wojciech Zajaczkowski, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
The discussions offered an opportunity for the two officials to review the longstanding ties between Ghana and Poland and explore new avenues for expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Zajaczkowski recalled the strong historical relations between the two countries, particularly in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, when Ghana and Poland cooperated extensively in education, technical training, engineering and industrial development.
He noted that Poland was seeking to renew and deepen its engagement with Ghana and the wider African continent, describing Ghana as an attractive destination for investment due to its political stability, economic potential and strategic position within West Africa.
According to him, these factors make Ghana a suitable gateway for Polish businesses looking to establish a presence in African markets.
Hon. Gyakye Quayson welcomed Poland’s renewed interest and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to fostering partnerships based on mutual benefit, economic cooperation and respect for national interests.
He reiterated Ghana’s longstanding foreign policy of non-alignment, emphasizing the country’s readiness to maintain cordial relations with all nations irrespective of ideological differences.
The Deputy Minister stressed the importance of diversifying Ghana’s international partnerships to support economic transformation and reduce reliance on any single country or bloc.
He also highlighted the government’s industrialisation and value-addition agenda, stating that Ghana is determined to move beyond the export of raw materials and increase domestic processing and manufacturing.
Hon. Gyakye Quayson encouraged Polish investors to explore opportunities in key sectors including cocoa and gold processing, agribusiness, food processing, agricultural machinery, pharmaceuticals, information technology and manufacturing.
He further drew attention to the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), headquartered in Accra, noting that businesses established in Ghana could leverage the continental market access offered under the agreement.
The two sides also exchanged views on the evolving global geopolitical and security landscape and its implications for international cooperation and economic development.
As part of efforts to broaden bilateral cooperation, Mr. Zajaczkowski expressed Poland’s interest in working with Ghana on border management and the protection of critical infrastructure. He proposed the deployment of Polish experts to Ghana to demonstrate relevant technologies and engage local authorities on possible areas of collaboration.
Both officials expressed confidence that the longstanding friendship between Ghana and Poland provides a strong foundation for expanding cooperation in trade, investment, technology transfer and industrial development.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to harness the opportunities available to strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation across the identified sectors for the benefit of both countries.