U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has reaffirmed the strength of the partnership between Ghana and US despite an ongoing review of U.S. foreign aid programmes.
Speaking in an interview with Joy News on Thursday [April 3 2025], she assured that Ghana remains an important partner to the United States, with economic and social cooperation continuing to be a priority.
Ambassador Palmer outlined four main areas of U.S.-Ghana relations: historical and cultural ties, trade and investment valued at over $3 billion, economic support through global institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, and sustained American corporate interest in Ghana.
She stated, “No matter the change in language or how we express it, Ghana is a really important partner of the United States and will continue to be so.”
She also reassured the public that key U.S.-funded health programs, including those addressing infant and child mortality, maternal health, malaria, HIV, essential medicines, and vaccines, would not be affected by the aid review.
“Many of the programs have been reviewed and changed, but Ghana has done better than many places. I’m very pleased that the life-saving programs are all to be continued,” she said.
Ms. Palmer noted that the United States remains committed to Ghana’s economic recovery, citing upcoming initiatives such as a major U.S. trade mission and a planned U.S.-Africa Business Summit.
“The United States is behind Ghana’s economic recovery through things like the World Bank and IMF, but also American company interest in coming here,” she said.
While the review of U.S. foreign aid has impacted several countries, Ghana has fared relatively well, she added. The U.S. will continue to strengthen ties through trade, investment, and ongoing support for health programs.
Source: graphic.com.gh
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