Modi visits Ghana to strengthen security and mining

INDIA’S Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ghana’s President John Mahama agreed on Wednesday to deepen security and mining ties during the first visit by an Indian leader in three decades.

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Resource-rich Ghana, seen as a beacon of democratic stability in Africa, is Modi's first stop in a tour that will take the Indian premier to four other countries in Africa, the Caribbean and South America.

The visit comes as the Asian nation competes with China and Russia for economic influence in Africa.

“We will increase our cooperation in areas such as the training of armed forces, maritime security, defence supply and cybersecurity,” Modi said.

The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues, including the Sahel, where jihadists have recently intensified offensives in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

“We have decided to strengthen our mutual cooperation in the area of counter-terrorism,” Modi said.