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Ghana–Mexico Relations move from Diplomacy to Trade, Investment and Continental Opportunity.

Ghana–Mexico Relations move from Diplomacy to Trade, Investment and Continental Opportunity.

As Ghana reopens its mission in Mexico, two gateway economies have an opportunity to transform 65 years of diplomacy into trade, investment and shared prosperity.

Dr. Maxwell Ampong
Published September 11, 202612 min read

Ghana’s decision to reopen its mission in Mexico creates an opportunity to move the relationship beyond diplomacy to encompass investment, industry, trade, and market access at a continental level.

Published by Dr. Maxwell Ampong
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