The outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, has paid a farewell courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, as he wraps up his diplomatic assignment in the country.

The meeting, held at the Minister’s office in Accra, highlighted the robust and longstanding bilateral relationship between Ghana and China, with both sides reflecting on the Ambassador’s contributions to enhancing cooperation in key areas such as security, economic ties, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges.

Hon. Muntaka praised Ambassador Tong for his dedicated efforts in advancing Ghana-China friendship and collaboration. He reaffirmed the deep-rooted, cordial ties between the two nations and extended best wishes to the Ambassador for his future endeavours.

Ambassador Tong expressed deep appreciation to the Government and people of Ghana for the warm hospitality and strong support provided to him and his team during his tenure. He emphasised that Ghana remains one of China’s important partners in Africa, with bilateral trade continuing to flourish and relations reaching new heights, particularly following high-level engagements, including President Mahama’s state visit to China in 2025.