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The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Adams, represented Ghana at the 13th World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum in Istanbul, a high-level gathering of government leaders, business executives, and policymakers focused on advancing global cooperation and investment.
On the sidelines of the Forum, Mr. Adams held a bilateral meeting with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, where both parties reaffirmed the strong and growing partnership between Ghana and Türkiye.
Discussions centered on deepening collaboration in key sectors such as technology, agriculture, industrial investment, and trade.
The two ministers expressed a shared commitment to expanding cooperation to drive job creation, infrastructure development, and knowledge exchange between the two countries.
A central outcome of the meeting was Ghana’s request for Turkish Airlines to expand its flights to Ghana from 12 to 14 per week, enabling two daily flights to Accra. This proposal, well received by Turkish authorities, will enhance connectivity between the two nations.
The Minister highlighted that such expansion is vital to Ghana’s ambition of becoming a hub for trade, tourism, and investment in West Africa, while also facilitating easier movement for entrepreneurs, professionals, and skilled workers.
Beyond commerce and aviation, Hon. Adams also explored opportunities in the sports and recreation sector, particularly in leveraging Turkish expertise in sports infrastructure development, facility modernisation, and community sports initiatives.
The Minister emphasised Ghana’s interest in working with Turkish companies to upgrade existing stadia and construct new modern facilities to meet international standards.
These discussions form part of Ghana’s broader agenda to position sport as a driver of youth empowerment, health, and economic development.
Hon. Adams commended the open-door approach of all Ghanaian ambassadors to Türkiye, which has made it easier for Ghanaian and Turkish businesses to explore opportunities across diverse sectors.
He further acknowledged the exceptional work of His Excellency Hüseyin Güngör, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Ghana, describing him as a strong pillar in advancing bilateral ties. His efforts have ensured that Turkish businesses thrive in Ghana, while also creating avenues for Ghanaian entrepreneurs to access opportunities in Türkiye.
Hon. Adams underscored that Ghana’s active participation at the WCI Forum reflects the government’s commitment to building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships.
He noted that Ghana is ready to provide a stable and enabling environment for Turkish investment, while also tapping into Türkiye’s expertise in construction, technology transfer, agriculture, and sports development.
