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Ghana, UK deepen efforts to maximise trade partnership agreement

 


The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry is advancing preparations for the effective implementation of the Ghana–UK Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA), following high-level discussions with a visiting UK delegation.

The talks, held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, identified three priority areas essential to unlocking the full potential of the agreement: revitalising the Ghana–UK Business Council, advancing regulatory harmonisation through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between regulatory bodies, and finalising rules of origin to clarify trade procedures.

The proposed regulatory alignment aims to streamline product certification and facilitate smoother trade flows. Ghana’s key regulatory institutions—the Ghana Standards Authority, Food and Drugs Authority, and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority—will lead the process in collaboration with their UK counterparts.

Chief Director of the Ministry, Noah Tumfo, reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to maximising the agreement’s benefits, particularly its offer of duty- and quota-free access to the UK market. He emphasised the government’s focus on trade as a tool to drive its industrialisation agenda.

Tess Phjppen, the Trade Advisor to the UK delegation, underscored the UK’s readiness to support Ghana in ensuring that the TPA delivers practical benefits for businesses and consumers. She said the agreement remains a key instrument in strengthening bilateral ties and promoting inclusive economic growth.

Engagements have already taken place with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Business and Trade. The incoming UK High Commissioner to Ghana, expected in Accra by September, has been briefed on the progress.

Both sides reiterated their shared commitment to building a resilient and transparent trade relationship that supports long-term development goals.

These efforts signal renewed determination to ensure that the Ghana–UK TPA yields real outcomes through improved market access, simplified trade processes, and stronger institutional collaboration.

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