4th Joint Trade Committee Meeting concluded between India and Ghana

Current Context: The 4th session of the India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee meeting was held in Accra on May 2-3, 2024.

• The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Additional Secretary, Dept. of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and Hon.
• Michael Okyere-Baafi, Deputy Minister for Trade & Industry, Government of Ghana.
• The discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties between the two countries.
• Both sides affirmed their readiness to implement the decisions flowing from the 4th session of the India-Ghana JTC, with a view to further deepening bilateral trade and investment.
• During the two-day meeting, India and Ghana agreed to operationalize the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Ghana’s Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GHIPSS) within six months.
• They also explored the possibility of signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Digital Transformation Solutions and the local currency settlement system.
• Key sectors for collaboration were identified, including digital economy, textiles, renewable energy, and healthcare.

Question:

Q.1 In which city was the 4th session of the India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee meeting held?
a. New Delhi, India
b. Accra, Ghana
c. Mumbai, India
d. Kumasi, Ghana