The United States Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Ghana, with a renewed focus on leveraging private sector partnerships to drive economic growth and create high-value, high-skilled jobs for Ghanaians.
This assurance was given by the Deputy Head of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy, Rolf Olson, during a reception held in Accra on Friday, July 4, to mark the 249th Independence Day of the United States.
In his remarks, Mr. Olson emphasised the growing potential for expanded trade and investment between the two countries, noting that stronger collaboration across sectors could unlock shared prosperity.
“Whatever forms they may take, our mutual interests and partnerships in trade, security, health, and more will continue going forward in ways that are both familiar and that are new. Together, we can create increased prosperity for both our nations, building on our generations of connections between families and businesses.”
He further underscored the importance of private sector-led growth, especially in key areas such as energy and mining, where U.S. assistance and expertise have long contributed to Ghana’s development.
“We can build on the strong foundations that U.S. assistance helped construct by fostering increased private sector-led growth in energy, mining, and various other critical sectors of Ghana’s economy,” he added.
Mr. Olson also highlighted the readiness of U.S. companies to invest further in Ghana, provided that favourable conditions are in place to support business operations.
“The United States can help create high-skilled and high-value jobs, building on the innovation, ingenuity, and industriousness that have characterised U.S. companies, many of whom are here tonight who are eager to explore more business in and with Ghana when the conditions are favourable to investment,” he said.