Angela Merkel to Connect Business Dialogue in State Visit

Chancellor Angela Dorothea Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany, in her state visit to Ghana, is expected to participate in a business dialogue to facilitate exchange on the prevailing business environment in Ghana.

The Chancellor’s visit will have both countries hold deliberations on how to tighten the economic ties between both countries.

The discussions will involve ways to further strengthen the already cordial relations between the two countries.

The Chancellor is will be accompanied by the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Gerd Müller, and a high-ranking German business delegation.

Top business and government leaders from Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa meet every two years in Africa to promote economic relations between Europe´s largest economy and the fastest growing region in the world.

Up to 750 leaders, decision-makers and business representatives are expected to participate.

The GABS is organized by the Sub-Saharan Initiative of German Business (SAFRI)

The visit will be the first to be undertaken by a German Chancellor to the country since 2004.