Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has expressed hope that the friendship and cooperation between Ghana and the United States will continue to grow through shared democratic values and long-standing bilateral relations. He noted that both countries have maintained strong diplomatic ties over the years, with collaboration spanning governance, trade, and development cooperation.
According to Ghana Web, this was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 5, 2026, to congratulate the government and people of the United States of America on its 250th anniversary of independence. The statement emphasized that the enduring partnership between the two nations is built on shared values and common interests, particularly in the areas of the rule of law, human rights, democracy, and economic prosperity.
The statement further highlighted the historical relationship between the United States and Ghana, which dates back to Ghana's own independence in 1957. It recalled the presence of an official US delegation at Ghana's independence celebration, led by Vice President Richard Nixon, and included prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Bunche.
Ghana's message made reference to decades of high-level engagements between the two countries, citing visits to Ghana by former US Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, as well as official visits to the United States by successive Ghanaian presidents. The statement reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to promoting mutual understanding and enriching educational and cultural exchanges between the two nations.