President Mahama's visit to Japan to increase economic ties - Expert An International Relations Expert and Minister in Charge of Public Private Partnership, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo says President Mahama's visit to Japan will not only strengthen the traditional relations between the two countries but it will also increase economic and socio-cultural ties. Speaking to Radio Ghana on the benefits to the two countries, Dr. Pelpou said Ghana stands to gain from the Japanese experience in the manufacturing and Agriculture sectors. GBC