On December 11, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of the Republic of Ghana.

Xi Jinping noted that Ghana is one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to establish diplomatic relations with China and is also an important strategic partner of China in Africa. The China-Ghana friendship has a long history and has been strengthened over time. In recent years, bilateral relations have enjoyed a sound momentum of development, with fruitful practical cooperation in various fields. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Ghana relations and stands ready to work with President-elect Mahama to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, and promote the China-Ghana strategic partnership to be deeper and more solid, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples.