The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Accra on Monday afternoon for a day's visit to Ghana.
He will hold bilateral talks with President Akufo-Addo on Monday evening.
In a pre-departure towards Accra statement, the Japanese PM said it was a great pleasure to be able to visit Ghana, which plays a pivotal role in West Africa.
This is the first visit by a Japanese Prime Minister to Ghana in 17 years.
"I am very delighted to be able to finally return to Ghana as the Prime Minister of Japan, after overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic," he stated.