President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s openness to international trade and investment, emphasising the country’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial business partnerships with the global community.

Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit and Expo held in Accra on Monday, 26th May, President Mahama extended a renewed invitation to the international business community, urging them to explore the vast investment opportunities Ghana has to offer.

He said, “As I said in my inauguration, Ghana is open for business again," he said, adding, "The time has come for us to lift the gloom to restore confidence and to build again."

This marks the second time the President has made such a call since assuming office. During his inauguration on 7th January, President Mahama underscored his administration’s intention to build an economy anchored on transparency, innovation, and robust partnerships, laying the groundwork for foreign and local investors to thrive.

“Ghana is open for business again,” Mahama declared on Tuesday, January 7.

Addressing top business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders at the summit, the president reiterated the importance of positioning Ghana as a competitive and investor-friendly destination and called for collaborations between the state and the private sector.

"Let this summit mark the beginning of a new compact between the public and private sectors," he said.

The summit, which brings together key players from across the private and public sectors, is designed to shape dialogue around economic transformation, digital innovation, and industrial competitiveness in Ghana and the wider West African region.