President John Dramani Mahama has held talks with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on trade, investment and stronger cooperation within the Commonwealth.

The meeting took place on Tuesday November 3, 2026, on the sidelines of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.

The discussions focused on opportunities for partnerships to promote economic growth and prosperity, in line with the summit’s theme of accelerating partnerships for a prosperous Commonwealth.

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The engagement also provided an opportunity for the two leaders to explore ways of strengthening trade and investment relations. However, details of specific proposals or agreements reached at the meeting were not disclosed.

The WTO is the international body responsible for overseeing global trade rules, providing a platform for negotiations among member countries and helping resolve trade disputes.

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For Ghana, stronger international trade relations could create opportunities for local businesses to access foreign markets, attract investment and expand production.

President Mahama’s meeting with the WTO Director-General formed part of his engagements with international leaders and institutions during the Commonwealth summit, which brings together heads of government to discuss shared economic, social and global challenges.



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