The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and the President of the Gabonese Republic, H.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, on Tuesday, 28th July 2026, held bilateral discussions at the Jubilee House in Accra as part of President Oligui Nguema’s three-day official visit to Ghana.
The discussions, which were preceded by a tête-à-tête between the two leaders, were held in an atmosphere of cordiality, mutual respect and African solidarity, reflecting the longstanding friendship between Ghana and Gabon. The two Heads of State reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing sustainable economic development for the mutual benefit of their peoples.
President Mahama and President Oligui Nguema reviewed the current state of relations between the two countries and expressed satisfaction with the warm diplomatic ties that have existed over the years. They agreed to intensify cooperation by translating their strong political relations into concrete economic partnerships, with particular emphasis on expanding bilateral trade, investment and private sector collaboration. The two leaders also reiterated their commitment to leveraging the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost intra-African trade and regional economic integration.
Recognising the comparative strengths of both countries, the two Presidents identified a number of strategic sectors for enhanced collaboration, including trade and investment, mining and mineral value addition, oil and gas, energy, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, forestry and climate action, maritime affairs, education, digital transformation, health, tourism, and defence and security. They directed the relevant Ministries and institutions to develop practical frameworks to facilitate cooperation in these priority areas.
The bilateral talks culminated in the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs):
· Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations between the Government of the Republic of Ghana and the Government of the Gabonese Republic, and
· Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Diplomats’ Training between Ghana’s Foreign Service Institute and Gabon’s Institute of Diplomatic Studies.
The agreements are expected to deepen institutional collaboration, strengthen diplomatic engagement and create new opportunities for cooperation across key sectors, further reinforcing the enduring partnership between Ghana and Gabon.
At the end of the bilateral talks, President Oligui Nguema planted a tree in the Jubilee House garden to commemorate his visit.
