Islamabad (Nov 16, 2025) Ghana’s eight-member parliamentary delegation, led by Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako, expressed strong interest in expanding bilateral trade ties with Pakistan during a diplomatic meeting hosted by Consul General Shahid Rasheed Butt.
The visiting delegation for the inaugural Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference focused on Ghana’s need for partnerships in textile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural mechanization as key areas.
During the discussion, Ms. Mashal Shahid Butt noted that Pakistan’s exports to Ghana reached $76.51 million in 2024, indicating significant growth potential from the modest current trade volume.
She pointed out opportunities for Pakistani exporters to provide textiles, generic medicines, and agricultural machinery to West African markets. The conversations also addressed Ghana’s infrastructure needs and Pakistan’s ability to supply cost-effective cement, building materials, and engineering services.
Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports hit $421.43 million in 2024, mainly serving markets in Africa and the Middle East. Ghana showed particular interest in sourcing affordable generic medicines from Pakistan to bolster its healthcare supply chain. Ms. Shahid Butt added that Pakistan’s textile industry accounts for over 60 percent of the country’s exports, making Pakistan a competitive supplier for Ghana’s growing apparel and retail sectors interested in quality fabrics at competitive prices.
The long-standing relationship through the High Commission, established in 1963, has seen uneven economic development despite over sixty years of diplomatic ties. Ghana’s participation in the recent Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference provided a platform for economic discussions beyond formal diplomatic channels. The conference united legislative leaders from over 40 countries to adopt the Islamabad Communiqué, emphasizing peace, security, and inclusive growth.
Ghana aims to diversify its exports and imports, moving beyond its current reliance on China, Switzerland, and the US. China accounted for about 22 percent of Ghana’s imports in 2023, opening opportunities for Pakistani products to enter the market through competitive pricing and favorable trade agreements.
Currently, more than a thousand Pakistanis live in Ghana, mainly working in IT, electronics, interior design, and fintech, creating existing business networks that could help expand trade ties.
