By Agencies

Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Zimbabwean counterpart President Emmerson Mnangagwa will arrive in Accra for a three-day State Visit from 1 to 3 April.

In a statement shared on his official social media handles, President Mahama said he is looking forward to hosting his Zimbabwean counterpart in Accra, describing the visit as a celebration of the deep historical bonds between the two nations.

“The 1 to 3 April visit will celebrate the historic bonds between Ghana and Zimbabwe,” President Mahama wrote.

“We are two countries whose destinies have been intertwined since the liberation struggles that shaped modern Africa.”

Mahama further noted that Ghana’s steadfast support for Zimbabwe’s independence movement remains a proud legacy that continues to shape bilateral relations between Accra and Harare.

“Welcome to Accra, President Mnangagwa, and let us work to enhance the strategic partnership between our two nations,” he added.

Ahead of the visit,  technical and ministerial meetings of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) were held to deepen bilateral relations and translate long-standing political ties into a tangible economic and development outcome.

The session was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra from March 27 to 31, 2026, and expected to culminate in the signing of agreements to strengthen collaboration between the two countries.

The PJCC also provides a structured platform for both countries to review their relations and explore new areas of cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, agriculture, mining, energy, education, health and tourism.

At the opening ceremony, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Khadijah Iddrisu, said the meeting was a significant step towards strengthening relations between Ghana and Zimbabwe.

Ambassador Iddrisu said that although the two countries shared a strong historical bond rooted in their common struggle for independence and Pan-African ideals, economic engagement between them remained low.

“The level of economic engagement, trade exchanges, and structured collaboration is below expectations,” she said.

She said both countries had identified over 20 priority areas of cooperation and stressed the need to focus on implementation.

Meanwhile, Mnangagwa’s visit is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, agriculture, and mining, with both leaders looking to deepen ties beyond the historical solidarity forged during the liberation era.