President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama have arrived in Tokyo for an official visit to Japan.
The two will on Wednesday May 18, pay a courtesy call on Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in the Asian country.
President Mahama will later hold talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, witness the signing of agreements, and issue a joint statement.
Among other things, Mr Mahama and Prime Minister Abe are expected to conclude talks regarding Japan’s decision to restore the YEN loan portfolio to the West African country.
One of Ghana's major development partners, Japan has over the years made significant contributions to Ghana's health, agricultural, infrastructural, and social service sectors.
The Prime Minister and his wife will later host an official dinner in honour of President and Mrs Mahama on the evening of Wednesday May 18.
Mrs Mahama will also meet with the spouse of the Prime Minister on the same day and address a meeting with the wives of African Heads of Mission in Tokyo, female ambassadors, and leaders of Japanese women groups.
Accompanying the president are the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hanna S. Tetteh, Minister of Roads and Highways Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, Deputy Minister of Finance Mona Quartey, and Deputy Minister of Local Government & Rural Development Emmanuel Agyekum.
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