{"id":55905,"date":"2025-10-10T11:28:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rwanda-and-ghana-s-ashanti-kingdom-sign-mou-to-boost-trade-and-investment\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T11:28:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:28:49","slug":"rwanda-and-ghana-s-ashanti-kingdom-sign-mou-to-boost-trade-and-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-and-ghana-s-ashanti-kingdom-sign-mou-to-boost-trade-and-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda and Ghana\u2019s Ashanti Kingdom sign MoU to boost trade and investment cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>His Royal Highness Oheneba Yaw Otchere, a prominent global entrepreneur and the Royal Ambassador to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene (King of the Ashanti Kingdom), leads the Ashanti Kingdom Trust, which oversees the kingdom\u2019s investments, business development projects, and diplomatic initiatives on behalf of the King.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, Prince Otchere, together with Ghana\u2019s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Ernest Yaw Amporful, and the Ashanti delegation, engaged with several key Rwandan institutions, including the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Rwanda Mining Board (RMB), Bank of Kigali, Kigali International Financial Center (KIFC), and the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).<\/p>\n<p>Prince Oheneba and his delegation also visited the Campaign Against the Genocide Museum, where they were inspired by the bravery of the Rwanda Patriotic Army and the nation\u2019s remarkable post-genocide transformation, driven by the vision and transformational leadership of President Paul Kagame.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation committed to continuing to advocate for investment and collaboration with Rwanda, noting that the country\u2019s 30-year journey of resilience, reconciliation, and restoration is unmatched in Africa. Prince Oheneba described Rwanda\u2019s success as an inspiring story that makes Ghana proud and sets an example for the continent.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Oheneba also invited Rwandans to visit, invest, and collaborate with the Ashanti Kingdom and Ghana at large, promoting intra-African trade and exchange.<\/p>\n<p>The visit culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ashanti Kingdom Trust and RDB, outlining areas of common interest to guide collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement aims to unlock business opportunities and explore private sector partnerships in mining, gold trading, and the construction of Africa\u2019s Gold City in the Ashanti Kingdom, in collaboration with Rwandan-based companies and investors.<\/p>\n<p>The two-day visit focused on exploring business opportunities in mineral trading, mining investments, and socio-economic development initiatives between Rwanda and the Ashanti Kingdom. <\/p>\n<p>Both parties agreed to pursue a strategic long-term partnership to harness untapped resources in both countries and promote intra-African trade through innovative solutions, including AFREXIM Bank\u2019s Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) for exchanged goods and services.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Oheneba also highlighted the existing collaboration with their host, EPC Africa Group, guided by its vision of \u201cBuilding a Prosperous and Self-Sustained African Community.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Combined with the Ashanti Kingdom\u2019s enduring legacy of unity, resilience, continuous innovation, and empowerment, this partnership aims to champion a new model of African cooperation and shared prosperity, rooted in self-reliance, mutual respect, and a collective drive toward continental transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Before departing Rwanda, His Royal Highness and his delegation experienced the country\u2019s remarkable progress in eco-tourism, visiting Nyandungu Eco Park and various key sites in Kigali.<\/p>\n<p>The visit marks a significant step toward strengthening economic and cultural ties between Ghana and Rwanda, reflecting a shared vision for African-led partnerships and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-95896 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-10-10_at_8.31_24_am_2_.jpg\" alt=\"The visit culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to strengthen trade and investment cooperation.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-95892 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-10-10_at_8.31_25_am_2_.jpg\" alt=\"The visit culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to strengthen trade and investment cooperation.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-95898 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-10-10_at_8.31_23_am.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-95897 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-10-10_at_8.31_24_am.jpg\" alt=\"The delegation also visited the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-95893 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-10-10_at_8.31_25_am_1_.jpg\" alt=\"The delegation engaged with various Rwandan institutions including the Kigali International Financial Center (KIFC).\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-95895 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-10-10_at_8.31_24_am_1_.jpg\" alt=\"His Royal Highness Oheneba Yaw Otchere with CEO of EPC Africa Group, the local partner.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure 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