President John Dramani Mahama has held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in New York as Ghana seeks to deepen its longstanding bilateral relationship with China.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and focused on areas of mutual interest and opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
According to a statement from the Presidency, the discussions formed part of President Mahama’s diplomatic engagements during the UN General Assembly.
The two leaders explored ways to advance Ghana-China relations and strengthen cooperation in areas of shared interest.
The meeting comes as Ghana continues to pursue international partnerships aimed at supporting economic development and strengthening cooperation with key global partners.
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly, held from September 18 to 28, 2026, is being convened under the theme, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.”
Discussions at this year’s General Assembly have focused on strengthening confidence in multilateral cooperation, accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and addressing major global challenges.
President Mahama’s meeting with Vice President Han Zheng forms part of Ghana’s broader diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral partnerships and advancing the country’s economic and development interests.
