Ghana and Venezuela Propose Broad Economic Partnership
Ghana and Venezuela are negotiating cooperation agreements in oil, gas, and cocoa production, with Venezuela planning to open a resident embassy in Ghana.
The Government of Venezuela and the Government of Ghana are pursuing an expanded economic and diplomatic partnership through a series of proposed Memoranda of Understanding. During a meeting on November 3, 2026, Venezuelan Ambassador Jesus Garcia presented draft documents to Ghana's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, outlining cooperation in oil and gas, cocoa production, aviation, education, tourism, and military relations.
Venezuela intends to share technical expertise in petroleum management and agricultural technology to help Ghana combat cocoa swollen shoot virus disease and increase production value. Ambassador Garcia also announced that Venezuela will establish a resident embassy in Ghana to facilitate these bilateral engagements.
Deputy Minister Quayson reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to South-South cooperation. He stated that such partnerships are essential for the holistic development of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
