Ghana is preparing to welcome a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week for bilateral consultations aimed at deepening cooperation in energy, investment, air transport, and education.
The delegation, led by Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khereiji, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will engage with top Ghanaian government officials, private sector representatives, and policy think tanks to explore new partnership opportunities.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the visit forms part of ongoing efforts by both countries to strengthen economic ties and attract sustainable investments. Discussions are expected to focus on joint ventures in oil and gas exploration, renewable energy development, aviation connectivity, and skills transfer in higher education and vocational training.
Sources at the Ministry of Energy have confirmed that talks will include the possibility of Saudi investment in Ghana’s refining and petrochemical sectors, as well as cooperation in building strategic fuel storage infrastructure.
Trade experts view the Saudi mission as an important opportunity for Ghana to diversify its investment base and attract capital from the Gulf region. Dr. Patrick Nimo, a trade policy analyst, noted that “Ghana’s economic recovery strategy depends heavily on long-term foreign investment, and engagement with Saudi Arabia could open access to new funding sources for industrial and energy projects.”
Business-to-business sessions have also been scheduled between the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and Saudi firms in construction, logistics, and energy technology.
The visit underscores Ghana’s growing visibility as a stable and attractive investment destination in West Africa. Both governments are expected to issue a joint communiqué outlining agreed areas of cooperation at the end of the consultations.
