The Governor of the State of Mississippi, Phil Bryant in efforts to establish trade links with the Government of Ghana has paid a two-day visit to the country.
His visit is to explore and promote trade and investment opportunities between the State of Mississippi and Ghana.
While in Accra, Mr. Bryant met with Government of Ghana officials, private sector representatives, local entrepreneurs, members of business associations, and scientific research stations.
To understand and identify possible investment and potential partnership opportunities between Mississippi and Ghana in port development, the Governor visited the Tema Port to observe the Ghanaian government’s investment in that area.
Mr. Bryant also visited Strategic Security Systems Limited, a solar panel assembly plant in Kpone in the Greater Accra Region, where he saw first-hand the positive effects of U.S. Government engagement in facilitating bilateral trade and investment ties through the Power Africa program and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Christopher J. Lamora said: “We are honoured that Governor Bryant met with Ghanaian businesses, government officials, and researchers, and that his delegation is exploring deepening the trade relationship between the State of Mississippi and Ghana. Governor Bryant’s visit underscores Mississippi’s key priority to promote entrepreneurship, private sector growth, and trade relations with Africa.”
The Governor left Ghana on August 16.