His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini has arrived in Ghana for a four-day official state visit, aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic relations between the two African nations.
President John Dramani Mahama welcomed the King at the Kotoka International Airport with full state honours, marking the beginning of a series of high-level engagements and bilateral talks.
Speaking at the Jubilee House during a formal welcome ceremony, President Mahama said Ghana is honoured to host the monarch, describing the visit as “a testament to the enduring bonds of unity and brotherhood” between Ghana and Eswatini.
“On behalf of the people of Ghana, I extend a heartfelt welcome to His Majesty King Mswati III,” said President Mahama. “This visit will cement the ties and relations between our two countries.”
The President highlighted Ghana’s historical role in Africa’s liberation struggles and reiterated the country’s commitment to continental unity.
“We welcome you to Ghana, the land of freedom and justice, the first country south of the Sahara to gain independence,” President Mahama noted.
“Ghana was instrumental in supporting liberation movements across the continent.”
He also invoked the vision of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who was a passionate advocate for African unity.
“Our founding President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, thought deeply about African unity,”
Mahama said. “Although that dream was not fully realized, it is now our duty as today’s leaders to bring our countries closer together.”
President Mahama pointed to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) — headquartered in Accra — as a critical platform for deeper economic collaboration.
“We are proud to have signed the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, which now allows us to trade goods across our markets freely,” he added. “Your visit and the bilateral discussions to follow will form the framework for even stronger cooperation between our two nations.”
King Mswati III is expected to engage in diplomatic meetings, cultural visits, and economic discussions during his stay, which ends on Saturday, June 28.
Government officials say several bilateral agreements are expected to be finalized as part of the visit, especially in the areas of trade, tourism, and education.
