President John Dramani Mahama is set to arrive in Abidjan for the Côte d’Ivoire Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy. This summit brings together the leaders of both nations to focus on the shared challenges and opportunities within the cocoa sector and to plan for a more secure and prosperous future for this vital industry.
During the summit, President Mahama will engage in one-on-one discussions with his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara.
Their talks aim to strengthen their partnership and establish new strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the cocoa industry. This collaboration is seen as crucial for addressing the current challenges faced by cocoa producers and for creating a more resilient economic foundation for both countries.
This summit follows a series of preparatory meetings conducted within the framework of the Côte d’Ivoire Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI). This initiative has played a key role in enabling both countries to coordinate their policies and work together to promote the interests of cocoa farmers. It has also helped in aligning the efforts of both nations to support the growth and stability of the cocoa sector.
Speaking about the upcoming summit, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Steering Committee of the CIGCI, emphasized the importance of the meeting. He mentioned that the preliminary discussions have been positive and are expected to result in stronger actions to protect the cocoa industry and enhance the livelihoods of cocoa farmers.
Dr. Forson stated, “The cocoa industry will be better protected, and the cocoa farmer will be the ultimate beneficiary.” He went on to say that the preparatory meetings had been very productive and that both countries had successfully reached a common understanding on key issues affecting the cocoa sector.
He added, “The meeting was very fruitful, and we have arrived at common positions that will protect the cocoa farmer.” These agreements reflect the shared commitment of both nations to safeguard the interests of cocoa farmers and ensure the continued success of the cocoa economy.
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