An eight-member parliamentary delegation from Ghana has expressed immediate interest in procuring affordable generic medicines from Pakistan aimed at strengthening the West African nation’s health supply chain, as part of a broader effort to expand bilateral trade.
The Ghanaian delegation, led by Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako, conveyed its objectives during a diplomatic meeting hosted by Ghana’s Consul General in Pakistan, Shahid Rasheed Butt, on Sunday morning. The delegation has arrived in Pakistan to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference.
In addition to pharmaceuticals, the Ghanaian representatives identified several other priority areas for industrial cooperation, including textile manufacturing, agricultural machinery, cement, and engineering products.
During the discussions, Mishaal Shahid Butt highlighted significant potential for growth, noting that Pakistan’s exports to Ghana stood at $76.51 million in 2024. He emphasized the vast opportunities for Pakistani exporters to supply goods to West African markets.
Pakistan’s robust textile sector, which accounts for over 60% of its total exports, is well-positioned to meet Ghana’s growing demand. The country’s total pharmaceutical exports reached $421.43 million in 2024, with a strong presence in African and Middle Eastern markets.
Mishaal Shahid Butt described China’s 22% share in Ghana’s import market as a “golden opportunity” for Pakistani businesses to offer a competitive alternative.
This growing relationship is also supported by a community of over one thousand Pakistanis residing in Ghana, engaged in sectors such as information technology, electronics, interior decoration, and financial technology. Pakistani rice, surgical instruments, sports goods, and leather products are already in high demand in the Ghanaian market.