The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has concluded official talks with key Chinese financial stakeholders, marking what he describes as a “monumental step forward” in Ghana’s ongoing debt restructuring efforts.
According to him, the high-level engagements with China’s Ministry of Finance, China Exim Bank, and key financial and contractor creditors have yielded significant progress toward finalizing Ghana’s debt deal.
“My trip to China has come to an end, marked by constructive and forward-looking engagements,” Dr. Forson noted in a statement on his official Facebook account.
“These discussions represent a monumental step forward in our efforts to bring finality to the debt restructuring process we inherited.”
He asserted that the mission was driven not just by technical negotiations, but by a deeper commitment to economic recovery and the welfare of Ghanaians.
“This mission was not just about numbers—it was about safeguarding the future of our economy and the well-being of every Ghanaian,” he said.
Dr. Forson expressed optimism about Ghana’s trajectory, stating that the country is “steadily closing this difficult chapter in our economic history” and is on the cusp of entering a new era marked by stability, resilience, and inclusive growth.
“We will rise stronger from this episode in our history, and together, we will build an economy that delivers for every citizen,” he added.
The Finance Minister’s engagements in China are part of broader efforts to secure favourable terms from external creditors as Ghana works to restore macroeconomic stability under its post-COVID recovery and IMF-supported programme.
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