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Ghana-Switzerland bilateral trade reaches $3bn in 2023

 Switzerland became Ghana’s number one export partner with exports from Ghana to Switzerland amounting to $3 billion in 2023. The bilateral trade volumes shot up from $1.5 billion in 2019 resulting in over $3 billion recorded in 2023. Madam Simone Giger, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Ghana, speaking at a reception to celebrate the 733rd anniversary of Switzerland’s founding, said Ghana retained its position as the second largest trading partner with Switzerland in Sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa. On National Day, Switzerland celebrates its institutions, which have bolstered its democracy and prosperity since the adoption of its constitution in 1848. The grand diplomatic reception brought together a distinguished gathering of high-ranking officials, including Ambassadors, government officials, chiefs, chief executives of Swiss businesses, Swiss community in Ghana. Ambassador Giger said the ongoing development cooperation that existed between Ghana and Switzerland was a test...