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Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Foreign Affairs Minister, has encouraged business owners in Kenya to evaluate and explore the Ghanaian market as well as establish synergies with local businesses, assess comparative advantages for the mutual benefit of both countries.

The sector minister made this call while speaking at the Second Session of the Ghana-Kenya Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) convened in Accra on April 2, with a focus on promoting bilateral relations and fostering cooperation across various sectors of the economy.

The Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation sessions witnessed officials from both countries engaging in constructive dialogue and laying down strategies that will promote and enhance mutual progress.

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey underscored the longstanding friendship between Ghana and Kenya stating, “Our bond of friendship has remained steadfast, leading to fruitful collaboration across diverse sectors.” She highlighted the importance of high-level visits between officials of Ghana and Kenya in solidifying bilateral ties and fostering economic growth."

In his submission, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya, H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to exploring the full potential of bilateral relations. He therefore expressed confidence in the outcomes of the session to make compact, the cooperation in various sectors, stating, “Kenya is keen to explore and expand cooperation with Ghana in more areas to create value for our people.”

The exchange of high-level visits between officials of both countries was highlighted as a significant factor in strengthening ties. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s delegation to the Africa Climate Summit in Kenya and Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s recent attendance at H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto’s inaugural ceremony were cited as examples of collaborative efforts to deepen relations.

Additionally, the surge in commercial exchange between Ghana and Kenya was commended, with initiatives such as regular flights by Kenya Airways between Nairobi and Accra contributing to economic growth. The establishment of the Ghana Trade House further underscored the commitment to enhancing economic ties, as noted by Mrs Botchwey: “The commercial exchange between our two countries has witnessed a remarkable surge, indicative of the robust growth trajectory in our bilateral economic relations.”

In closing, both the foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and H.E. Dr. Mudavadi expressed their utmost pleasure to the senior officials for their collaborative efforts and emphasized the significance of implementing decisions effectively.

The Second Session of the Ghana-Kenya Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation signifies a renewed commitment to bilateral relations, fostering mutual understanding, cooperation, and economic growth for the benefit of both nations and their peoples.