Mahama Begins Four-Day State Visit to Belarus to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Visit to Minsk expected to yield four landmark agreements as Ghana and Belarus seek stronger partnerships in agriculture, education, commerce, and technical cooperation.
- Mahama begins four-day state visit to Belarus
- Ghana and Belarus target stronger economic cooperation
- Four bilateral agreements expected to be signed
President John Dramani Mahama has commenced a four-day state visit to Belarus aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation in agriculture, education, commerce, and technical development.
The visit, which began on Friday, June 5, follows an invitation from Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko and is expected to culminate in the signing of at least four landmark bilateral agreements between Ghana and Belarus.
According to a statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the trip is intended to deepen existing ties while opening new avenues for economic, agricultural, and technical collaboration.
“The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties between Ghana and Belarus. It will also explore new frontiers in economic, agricultural, and technical cooperation,” the statement noted.
A key highlight of the visit will be bilateral talks between President Mahama and President Lukashenko in the Belarusian capital, Minsk. The two leaders are expected to hold private discussions before chairing an expanded meeting involving ministers and senior government officials from both nations.
The discussions are expected to focus on strategic partnerships in agriculture, education, commerce, and investment.
As part of efforts to advance Ghana’s industrialisation and food security agenda, President Mahama will travel to Brest, where he is scheduled to tour one of the region’s largest dairy processing facilities. The visit is expected to create opportunities for knowledge exchange and potential partnerships in agro-processing and agribusiness development.
While in Brest, the President will also visit the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex to honour those who defended the Soviet Union against Nazi forces during World War II.
His itinerary further includes a visit to the UNESCO-listed Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, one of Europe’s oldest remaining primeval forests, underscoring the importance both countries attach to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
President Mahama is expected to return to Ghana on Tuesday, June 9.
The state visit is expected to conclude with the signing of at least four bilateral agreements designed to promote mutual growth, investment, and institutional cooperation between Ghana and Belarus.
“The State Visit will include the signing of at least four landmark bilateral agreements designed to foster mutual growth and institutional collaboration between Ghana and Belarus,” the statement added.
