Ghana congratulates United States on 250th Independence anniversary

The Government of Ghana extended congratulations to the United States of America on the occasion of its 250th Independence Anniversary, affirming the robust and enduring relationship between the two countries. A press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, July 5, conveyed a message of goodwill from President John Dramani Mahama to U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

Ghana and the United States have maintained cordial relations since Ghana's independence in 1957. The U.S. was among the first nations to establish diplomatic ties with Ghana, sending a delegation led by then Vice President Richard Nixon to Ghana’s independence celebrations. This delegation notably included civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and diplomat Ralph Bunche.

The relationship has steadily grown over seven decades through cooperation in various sectors. Key milestones include the Akosombo Dam project, the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC), and the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Cooperation also extends to education, health, trade, and investment. Several high-level visits have further strengthened bilateral ties over the years, including visits to Ghana by former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, and reciprocal visits by Ghanaian presidents to the United States.

President Mahama expressed confidence that the friendship between Ghana and the United States would continue to flourish. He stated, "As we join in the celebration of another milestone, it is my deep conviction that the enduring friendship and cooperation between our two countries will continue to be shaped by values and common interests, especially in the areas of the rule of law, human rights and democracy, as well as our shared aspiration for economic prosperity, which fosters a close and enduring partnership between Ghana and the United States." He concluded by wishing the U.S. a peaceful, joyful, and successful anniversary celebration.

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As we join in the celebration of another milestone, it is my deep conviction that the enduring friendship and cooperation between our two countries will continue to be shaped by values and common interests, especially in the areas of the rule of law, human rights and democracy, as well as our shared aspiration for economic prosperity, which fosters a close and enduring partnership between Ghana and the United States.