President John Dramani Mahama met with Vice President Han Zheng of the People’s Republic of China in New York as Ghana seeks to deepen its bilateral relations with China.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and allowed the two leaders to discuss areas of mutual interest and explore ways to strengthen cooperation between Ghana and China.
According to a statement from the Presidency, the engagement formed part of President Mahama’s diplomatic activities during the UN General Assembly, with both sides discussing ways to advance the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
The 81st UNGA, held from September 18 to 28, 2026, is being convened under the theme, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.”
The session has focused on strengthening confidence in multilateral cooperation, accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and addressing major global challenges.
President Mahama’s engagement with Vice President Han Zheng comes as Ghana continues to pursue stronger international partnerships to advance areas of economic development and other shared interests.
