President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by First Lady Lordina Mahama, are in Beijing, China to participate in a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, scheduled for October 13–14.
The event, being hosted by President Xi Jinping and UN Women, will convene world leaders to reaffirm commitments under the 1995 Beijing Declaration and accelerate its implementation.
This year’s gathering coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, also held in Beijing.
While championing women’s empowerment, President Mahama will use the visit to strengthen Ghana’s diplomatic and economic ties with China.
Key engagements of the Prsident’s visit include bilateral discussions with President Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council, His Excellency Li Qiang.
President Mahama will also meet Chinese business leaders and host a Presidential Investment Forum aims connecting Ghanaian enterprises with Chinese investors, opening avenues for investment and collaboration across sectors in Ghana.
