Ghana and Egypt explore fresh avenues in defense, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure

Ghana and Egypt explore new avenues in defence, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure Featured Oct - 06 - 2026 , 12:40 2 minutes read President John Dramani Mahama and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reaffirmed the longstanding ties between the two nations, pledging to deepen cooperation across key strategic sectors, including trade, security, and infrastructure development.

President Mahama expressed Ghana's desire to expand security collaboration with Egypt, citing the North African nation's advanced defence industry as a valuable model.

Reflecting on the foundational bond between both countries, the two leaders recalled the pan-African vision established during the era of Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and Egypt's former President, Gamal Abdel Nasser.