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China’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, has paid a farewell call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as he prepares to conclude his diplomatic assignment in the country.
The meeting, held on Friday, January 16, 2026, provided an opportunity for both sides to reflect on the longstanding diplomatic relations between Ghana and the People’s Republic of China, which span more than six decades.
Mr. Ablakwa noted that Ambassador Tong Defa’s tenure, though just over a year, coincided with significant growth in cooperation between the two countries, particularly in infrastructure development, education, health, agriculture, trade, and renewable energy.
According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, several bilateral and multilateral initiatives were advanced during the ambassador’s posting, contributing to Ghana’s development agenda and further strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between Accra and Beijing.
“Ghana values the practical outcomes of our engagement with China, especially in infrastructure financing, technical cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges,” Mr. Ablakwa said, adding that the partnership remains vital to national development.
Ambassador Tong Defa, for his part, expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Ghana for their support and cooperation throughout his stay. He described Ghana as a strategic partner in West Africa and said the relationship between the two nations is grounded in mutual respect and shared development goals.
He expressed confidence that Ghana–China relations would continue to grow stronger even after his departure, stressing that China remains committed to supporting Ghana’s socio-economic development.
Diplomatic relations between Ghana and China were established in 1960, with China emerging over the years as one of Ghana’s major trade partners and a key source of investment and development financing.
