PM Modi’s Historic Ghana Visit: First Indian PM in 30 Years Honored with Guard of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana on July 2, 2025, marked a historic milestone, being the first by an Indian PM in over 30 years.
PM Modi was given a guard of honour in Ghana. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in the last 30 years. PM Modi also addressed the Parliament of Ghana. he was warmly welcomed by President John Dramani Mahama with a ceremonial Guard of Honour and a 21-gun salute. The visit, a significant step in bolstering India-Ghana relations, underscores India’s growing focus on the Global South, with Ghana as a key partner in Africa.A Democratic BondAddressing Ghana’s Parliament at 2 pm. Modi delivered a stirring speech, describing India as the “mother of democracy” and emphasizing that democracy is a “sanskar” (cultural value) deeply ingrained in India’s ethos.
He drew parallels between India and Ghana, both nations with vibrant democratic traditions, and highlighted their shared commitment to inclusive governance. The address, attended by Ghanaian MPs and dignitaries, resonated with themes of mutual respect and collaboration, earning applause for its vision of global unity.
Deepening Bilateral Ties
Modi’s visit focused on strengthening economic and cultural ties. India and Ghana signed three MoUs on digital innovation, cultural exchange, and healthcare cooperation. With bilateral trade at $2.6 billion in 2024, Modi pledged to double it by 2030, emphasizing sectors like agriculture, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals. The Indian diaspora in Ghana, numbering over 10,000, greeted Modi with enthusiasm, reinforcing people-to-people connections. His discussions with President Mahama also covered regional security and climate change, aligning with India’s G20 priorities.
Ghana gives Highest Civilian Award to Modi for this marvellous development he did in his electoral constituency and across the country.
— Pragnya Gupta (@GuptaPragnya) July 3, 2025
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A New Chapter
The visit, concluding on July 3, 2025, marks a new era in India-Ghana relations. Modi’s engagement, including a diaspora event and a visit to a solar plant funded by India’s $150 million Line of Credit, showcased India’s commitment to Ghana’s development. As the first such visit since 1995, it reaffirms India’s role as a partner in Africa’s progress, fostering hope for deeper collaboration in the years ahead.
