Accra, July 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) announced that India and Ghana have agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a "Comprehensive Partnership," under which both countries will also step up defence and security cooperation guided by the principle of "Security through Solidarity," with Modi describing India as a "co-traveller" in the African country's journey toward "nation-building".

The announcement came after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Modi and Ghanaian President John Mahama in Accra. The visit holds significance as it marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over three decades.

Calling India a long-time friend of Ghana, Prime Minister Modi said both l...