Turkey’s Ambassador pays a curtesy call on Minister for Energy and Green Transition.
March 12, 2025. Accra – Ghana. In a significant diplomatic gesture, Turkey’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Huseyin Gungor, paid a courtesy call today on the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor. The meeting, held at the Minister’s office, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and explore collaborative opportunities in the realms of energy and sustainability.
During the meeting, the Ambassador underscored the importance of fostering closer ties between Turkey and Ghana in light of the pressing global challenges of climate change and energy security. He said that Ghana remains a valuable partner and their collaboration across various international platforms, including the Human Rights Council and previously the UN Security Council, which demonstrates the strength of the relationship between the two countries. “Turkey, as a development partner is committed to enhancing this relationship through the efforts of institutions such as TIKA, which continues to carry out impactful projects and through the active presence of Turkish NGOs on the ground,” the Ambassador stated
On trade and Investment, the Ambassador mentioned that the bilateral trade volumes between Ghana and Turkey stood at approximately $700 million in the sub region and Turkey was ranked as the second largest investor in Ghana in 2023 with companies such as Yilport, Cimpor and Karpowership actively contributing to the Ghanian economy. He called for the establishment of frameworks for double taxation agreements, investment promotion and establishment of joint economic cooperation council to further facilitate trade, investment and SME collaboration between Ghana and Turkey.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor expressed appreciation to the Ambassador for the visit and highlighted Turkish’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s energy sector. “As we navigate the challenges of energy transition, collaboration on innovative technologies and policies is essential to reduce the losses in the distribution sector. We will learn from Turkey and pay attention to renewable energy to address both energy needs and environmental concerns more effectively,” the Minister said.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Ambassador and the Minister committed to continuing dialogue and coordinating efforts to leverage each country’s strengths in addressing the challenges of energy transition. This courtesy call marks a step forward in fostering a deeper partnership between Turkey and Ghana in the field of energy, emphasizing a shared vision for a greener and more sustainable future.
