Accra, Ghana — A renewed sense of unity and purpose defined the atmosphere at The Presidency in Accra as President John Dramani Mahama welcomed Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada for a landmark visit aimed at deepening cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean.

The visit marked a new chapter in Africa–Caribbean relations, with both leaders emphasizing the need to transform shared heritage into shared opportunity through stronger collaboration in trade, culture, education, and healthcare.

“I welcomed Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell of Grenada to The Presidency this morning and, among others, I called for greater collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean to exploit the full potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement,” President Mahama said.

Ghana, home to the headquarters of the AfCFTA, has positioned itself as a gateway to a continental market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of over $3 trillion. With more than 50 African countries ratifying the agreement, President Mahama believes that the framework offers a historic opportunity for African and Caribbean businesses to co-invest and drive mutual prosperity.

“I believe in the opportunity this creates for African and Caribbean businesses to invest together,” he added. “Our discussions touched on political consultations, trade, culture, education, and visa waivers.”

In a statement, The Office of the Prime Minister of Grenada confirmed that Prime Minister Mitchell and his delegation were warmly received at a welcome ceremony and luncheon hosted by President Mahama.

“Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, health, education, transportation, and culture, while emphasizing the importance of South–South collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean,” the statement read.

The visit also highlighted practical partnerships, including memoranda of understanding on political consultations and the deployment of Ghanaian nurses to Grenada, a reflection of the growing strategic and people-centered ties between the two nations.

For both Ghana and Grenada, this engagement goes beyond diplomacy. It represents a bridge across the Atlantic, a shared determination to reconnect two regions bound by history and driven by a common vision for progress.

“The visit offered an avenue for the rapprochement that we have been engaged in,” President Mahama said. “It marks another step forward in strengthening the ties that unite us, transforming shared heritage into shared opportunity and progress.”

As Africa and the Caribbean continue to pursue greater economic and cultural integration, the Ghana–Grenada partnership stands as a symbol of Pan-African unity in the 21st century, a vision where collaboration fuels collective empowerment.

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