India and Ghana Forge Comprehensive Partnership

India and Ghana have elevated their ties to a comprehensive partnership, following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President John Mahama. The leaders aim to double bilateral trade within five years and have signed agreements to enhance cooperation in culture, traditional medicine, and security.

In a significant move, India and Ghana have elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive partnership. This development came after extensive talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday.

Both leaders have set an ambitious target to double bilateral trade within the next five years. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India is not merely a partner but also a co-traveller in Ghana's development journey.

The talks led to the signing of four pacts covering various areas including cultural collaboration and traditional medicine. The nations also agreed to strengthen cooperation in defense and counter-terrorism efforts. Modi expressed gratitude for Ghana's support in countering terrorism and assured ongoing cooperation.

(With inputs from agencies.)