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Canada welcomes Ghana's Foreign Minister to Ottawa on October 26
In brief
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, is welcoming Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to Ottawa for a high-level visit on Monday, 26 October 2026, Global Affairs Canada announced. The two ministers will discuss bilateral, regional and global priorities as the countries prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
What is planned
According to Global Affairs Canada, the talks will focus on building on almost seven decades of partnership. Minister Ablakwa will also meet Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), to discuss development cooperation, economic partnerships, social development and peace and security.
Quick facts from the release
- Canada and Ghana will mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
- In 2025, Ghana was Canada's eighth-largest merchandise trading partner in Africa, with trade worth $752 million.
- Ghana hosts the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
- Both countries work together in the United Nations, the Commonwealth and La Francophonie.
VSH take: Visits like this help build trade and friendship between countries. Convert Canadian dollars and Ghanaian cedis with our currency converter, and read more on our Canada news page.
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Why it matters
Closer Canada-Ghana ties can mean more trade, development cooperation and people-to-people links.
People also ask
When is Ghana's Foreign Minister visiting Canada?
October 26, 2026.
Who is hosting the visit?
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand.
How much do Canada and Ghana trade?
About $752 million in merchandise trade in 2025.
When do Canada and Ghana mark 70 years of relations?
In 2027.
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