President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s unwavering commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations with Grenada and the wider Caribbean region.

Speaking during a meeting with Grenada’s Prime Minister, Honourable Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, President Mahama emphasised that Ghana and Grenada share deep historical bonds and common values that should be reflected in closer cooperation across key sectors.

He highlighted ongoing collaboration between the two countries, including the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations, describing the successful engagement between their foreign ministers as an important milestone toward developing shared positions on global issues.

President Mahama further noted that agreements on trade, culture, and education hold great promise for deepening partnership, adding that Prime Minister Mitchell’s visit would help accelerate progress in those areas.

“Our engagement with the Caribbean remains a vital part of Ghana’s foreign policy,” the President stated.

“We see our partnership with Grenada not just as diplomatic, but as a bridge of shared history, values, and opportunity.”

The President also underscored the need for stronger business partnerships between African and Caribbean enterprises to promote shared growth, investment, and innovation.

Touching on the visa waiver agreement between Ghana and Grenada, President Mahama acknowledged minor challenges in its implementation but assured that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to resolve them to facilitate greater people-to-people exchange.

For his part, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell commended Ghana’s leadership in advancing Africa–Caribbean cooperation, stressing the importance of trade as a driver of shared prosperity.

He contrasted the tragic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade with the opportunities now available for fair, forward-looking economic collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean.

“We must move from a history of exploitation to one of equitable partnership and shared progress,” Prime Minister Mitchell said.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fostering stronger diplomatic, economic, and cultural links between Africa and the Caribbean, rooted in mutual respect, solidarity, and a shared vision for sustainable development.