Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, is in Ghana.

She was received by Ghana's Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (NJOA) welcomed today, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Jubilee House.

Among their discussions were issues such as strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in education, agriculture, trade, cultural exchange, tourism and development, anchored by a shared vision for South–South progress.

"Your presence today reflects the deepening friendship between our countries, and underscores our shared determination to broaden the scope and ambition of Ghana-Colombia relations," Prof NJOA said.

She emphasised Ghana's appreciation of the "warm and growing partnership" with Colombia, and indicated the West African country's commitment to exploring "new avenues for cooperation" with its South American ally.

Prof Opoku-Agyemang noted with particular pleasure that Vice President Márquez Mina was accompanied by a business delegation.

"I have also taken note that a business seminar was organised this afternoon by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre to expose the business delegation to many avenues of successful and effective cooperation," she remarked.

She highlighted Colombia's expertise in biodiversity-driven innovation, creative industries, and agroprocessing, while noting Colombia stood to benefit from Ghana's dynamic investment landscape and growing markets in agriculture and energy and services.

The vice president revealed the two countries had signed agreements and were undertaking joint projects in several areas including immigration, agriculture, political consultions and services, education, technical cooperation, sports and youth development, among others.

She said Ghana valued Colombia's support for the teaching of the Spanish language in Ghana, noting the programme had "enhanced institutional capacity, and deepened cross-cultural understanding".

She mentioned the graduation ceremony held yesterday for the 12 edition of the Spanish Language Course held by the Colombian Embassy and Ghana's Foreign Service Institute (FSI).

She enthusiastically xpressed the desire for the expansion of the programme to send teachers of English from Ghana to Colombia.