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Mahama Meets WTO Chief Over Trade and Investment at CHOGM

By Ishmeal

President John Dramani Mahama has held discussions with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between Ghana and other Commonwealth member states.

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 trade, investment and opportunities to deepen economic cooperation among Commonwealth countries.

The engagement was aligned with this year’s CHOGM theme, “Accelerating Partnership and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth”, which seeks to promote stronger partnerships, attract investment and advance shared economic development.

Focus on trade and investment opportunities

The meeting provided an opportunity for Ghana to explore ways of strengthening its participation in the global trading system and expanding economic partnerships.

Discussions also highlighted the importance of cooperation among Commonwealth countries in creating investment opportunities and addressing barriers to international trade.

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The WTO plays an important role in facilitating international trade by providing a platform for negotiations, resolving trade disputes and promoting a predictable global trading environment.

Ghana’s engagement at CHOGM

President Mahama’s meeting with Dr Okonjo-Iweala forms part of Ghana’s wider diplomatic and economic engagements at the Commonwealth summit.

The 2026 CHOGM, being held from November 1 to 4, has brought together leaders from 56 Commonwealth countries to discuss trade, investment, sustainable development and shared global priorities.

Ghana’s participation also provides an opportunity to strengthen economic partnerships, attract foreign investment and promote opportunities for local businesses to access international markets.

The discussions with the WTO Director-General underline the importance of multilateral cooperation in advancing Ghana’s trade and development ambitions.

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By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication, healthcare, tourism, social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, tourism, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Medical Imaging – University of Cape Coast (UCC) -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication His background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging has given him academic exposure to healthcare and medical imaging, while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. He continues to combine his academic background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging at UCC, Digital Marketing at IPMC, and Journalism and Communication to build a diverse career across media, digital marketing, healthcare communication, and tourism. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond