The Office of the Commercial Counsellor of the Turkish Embassy successfully hosted a high-profile investment forum in Accra, drawing participation from over 50 Turkish companies, Ghanaian government agencies, private sector leaders, and key players in trade and investment.

The event aimed to explore investment opportunities in Ghana while strengthening economic ties between Ghana and Türkiye.

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), the Deputy CEO in charge of Operations, Mr. Lateef Apau Wiredu, underscored the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries.

Mr. Wiredu highlighted GFZA’s core mission of attracting export-oriented investments through an attractive incentive regime that includes tax holidays, duty exemptions, and a favourable regulatory framework.

He encouraged Turkish businesses to take advantage of Ghana’s strategic geographic location, political stability, and access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to establish operations within Ghana’s Free Zones.

“There are currently no Turkish enterprises operating within Ghana’s Free Zones enclave, and that presents a significant opportunity,” Mr. Wiredu noted. “We invite you to partner with us to unlock the vast potential for regional trade and industrial growth.”

Other distinguished speakers at the forum included the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Akatsi South, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor; President of the World Cooperation Industries Forum (WCI), Mr. Utku Bengisu; Deputy CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Abdul Razak Baba; Deputy CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Mr. Iddrisu D. Mahmoud; and Chairman of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Construction Sector, Mr. Rockson Dogbegah.

WCI President Mr. Utku Bengisu reaffirmed Türkiye’s interest in expanding its investment footprint in Ghana, particularly in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology.

The Ghana Free Zones Authority took the opportunity to host strategic business-to-business (B2B) sessions, engaging Turkish firms directly and presenting the advantages of the Free Zones regime.

These interactions also served to promote long-term partnerships that support shared prosperity and sustainable economic development.