ACCRA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 China-Africa Automotive Development Forum was held Tuesday in Ghana to discuss opportunities for China-Africa cooperation in electric vehicle (EV) production.
The forum, co-hosted by the Confucius Institute of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Hubei University of Automotive Technology, took place in Kumasi, the West African country's second-largest city.
Themed "Intelligent Manufacturing of Lightweight EVs," the forum brought together experts, policymakers, investors, and engineers from China and African countries to discuss the necessity and feasibility of EV development in Africa's automotive industry in the future.
Li Yang, minister-counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ghana, said Africa always remains a priority in China's overall diplomatic strategy, as it is an emerging continent that drives global economic growth.
"Regardless of changes in the international landscape, China's commitment to Africa remains unwavering, and China's dedication to jointly advancing industrialization with Ghana remains persistent," Li said.
Seth Mahu, director in charge of renewable energy at the Ghanaian Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, said in a statement that Ghana has laid the groundwork for the manufacture of EVs with policy support.
"Partnership with China through technology transfer, joint ventures, and training can accelerate our progress exponentially. This forum must be a bridge between Ghana and China to share ideas on implementation, ambition, and achievement," Mahu added.
