The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has hosted a high-level Japanese business delegation at the Tema Export Processing Zone, as part of efforts to showcase Ghana’s investment opportunities under the Free Zones Scheme and strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations between Ghana and Japan.

The delegation was led by Dr. Kunimitsu Ayano, Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, and included H.E. Yoshimoto Hiroshi, Japan’s Ambassador to Ghana, senior government officials, Japanese business executives, and other key stakeholders.

Welcoming the delegation, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Operations) of the GFZA, Mr. Latif Wiredu Appau, speaking on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mary Awusi, reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for foreign investors.

He highlighted the importance of trade and investment cooperation, technology transfer, and the development of mutually beneficial partnerships between Ghana and Japan.

The Director of Marketing and Investment Promotion, Ms. Anita Quashie, delivered a detailed presentation on the Free Zones Scheme, placing particular emphasis on investment opportunities at the Afienya Export Processing Zone.

In his remarks, Dr. Kunimitsu Ayano expressed appreciation to the GFZA for the warm reception and commended Ghana’s strong potential as a strategic investment destination for Japanese businesses.

The engagement was attended by Directors and Senior Management of the GFZA, demonstrating the Authority’s strong institutional backing for international investment promotion initiatives.

A day earlier, Mr. Appau and Ms. Quashie represented the GFZA at the Ghana–Japan Business Forum, organised as part of activities marking the visit of the Japanese delegation to explore trade and investment opportunities in Ghana.

The forum featured a keynote address by Mr. Sampson Ahi (MP), Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI), who reaffirmed Ghana’s readiness for business partnerships with Japan.

He stressed the importance of investor confidence, clear regulatory frameworks, predictable timelines, and reliable infrastructure, while underscoring the government’s commitment to promoting value-added investments and job creation.

GFZA officials also took part in a business-to-business matchmaking session, providing further opportunities to deepen engagement with Japanese business executives and advance potential investment partnerships.

The visit forms part of broader efforts to position Ghana as a preferred destination for Japanese investment and industrial growth under the Free Zones framework.