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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Victor Smith, Ghana\u2019s Ambassador to the United States has used a visit to Seattle to advance Ghana\u2019s drive for American investment.<\/b><\/p>\n

He engaged business leaders and local government officials to strengthen economic partnerships between Ghana and the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n

Discover moreGeographic ReferenceDemographicsCity & Local GuidesThe Ambassador addressed a Business Forum that brought together companies and entrepreneurs from across the Seattle Metropolitan Area.<\/p>\n

He urged participants to move beyond traditional remittances and embrace long-term, structured investments in Ghana.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe invite you to move beyond remittances and towards structured investments, joint ventures, venture capital participation, technology transfer and skills exchange,\u201d Mr Smith added.<\/p>\n

He noted that the Government remained committed to providing policy frameworks to protect and support investors.<\/p>\n

He described the country as a stable and credible investment destination amid global uncertainty.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a world marked by uncertainty, from geopolitical tensions to shifting economic dynamics, Ghana remains a beacon of stability and democratic governance in West Africa,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not asking you to take a leap of faith. We are inviting you to take a step of confidence based on facts, reforms, and a straightforward vision for growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Eben Pobee, a Ghanaian-born Deputy Mayor of Shoreline, Washington, said there was the need to connect American businesses, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, with investment opportunities in Ghana.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am hoping the Ambassador\u2019s visit will rekindle the urge for businesses in America, especially the Seattle Area, to invest in Ghana,\u201d Mr Pobee said.<\/p>\n

Dr Francis Abugbilla, President of the Ghana Association of Greater Seattle (GHASEA), said the Ambassador\u2019s presence in Seattle, the first of such visit in more than three decades signalled the urgency of Ghana\u2019s investment agenda.<\/p>\n

\u201cGHASEA stands ready as a committed partner to support the vision, especially in trade and investment,\u201d Dr Abugbilla said.<\/p>\n

He said their community includes professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders eager to contribute to Ghana\u2019s economic transformation.<\/p>\n

The business forum featured entrepreneurs and professionals drawn from the African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, a longstanding organisation that promotes trade and investment between Africa and the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n

The gathering also reflected broader participation from Seattle\u2019s African business and professional ecosystem, including the Washington State Coalition of African Community Leaders, Africatown Central District, and the Washington African Diaspora Commission, as well as several East and West African business networks operating across King County.<\/p>\n

As part of the visit, Ambassador Smith and his delegation paid a courtesy call on Seattle City Hall, where they were received by Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt.<\/p>\n

Discussions focused on strengthening city-to-nation relationships, deepening people-to-people diplomacy, and expanding opportunities for Seattle-based businesses to engage with Ghana\u2019s growing economy.<\/p>\n

The visit reflects a deliberate effort to position Ghana as an investment-ready partner while mobilising diaspora leadership and local government allies to deepen economic ties between Ghana and the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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