Islamabad (Sapeher Times) Ghanaian parliamentary delegation expresses keen interest in increasing bilateral trade with Pakistan

Islamabad (Sapeher Times) The Ghanaian parliamentary delegation has expressed keen interest in increasing bilateral trade with Pakistan. The eight-member delegation was led by Andrew Asiamah Amorko, Second Deputy Speaker of the Ghanaian Parliament, who attended the diplomatic meeting hosted by the Consul General for Ghana, Shahid Rasheed Butt.
During its visit, the delegation described cooperation in the sectors of textile manufacturing, pharmaceutical supply and agricultural machinery as Ghana’s top priority. The visit was made in connection with the first Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference.
Speaking at the meeting on behalf of the Consul General, Ms. Mashal Shahid Butt said that Pakistan’s exports to Ghana had reached $76.51 million during 2024, which has the potential to increase significantly in the coming years.
Ms. Mashal said that there are vast opportunities in the West African market for Pakistani textiles, generic medicines and agricultural equipment.
Ms. Mashal said that Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports stood at $421.43 million in 2024, with Africa and the Middle East being the main markets. Ghana has expressed special interest in Pakistani medicines, especially affordable generic medicines, to strengthen its healthcare system.
Pakistan’s textile sector accounts for over 60 percent of the country’s exports and can be an excellent source of competitive supply for Ghana’s growing fashion and retail market.
Diplomatic relations between Ghana and Pakistan were established in 1963, but trade activities have not been able to grow at this pace.
The recent Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, which was attended by parliamentary leaders from over 40 countries, provided an opportunity for the two countries to make practical progress on trade cooperation.
Ghana currently sources the bulk of its imports from China, Switzerland and the United States, but is looking for new partners to diversify its imports. In 2023, China’s share of Ghana’s imports was about 22 percent.
Currently, over 1,000 Pakistanis are engaged in the IT, electronics, interior design and fintech sectors in Ghana, which could further strengthen trade ties in the future.
Pakistani basmati rice, surgical instruments, sports goods and leather products also have the potential to enter Ghanaian markets, opening new doors for trade cooperation between the two countries.