President John Dramani Mahama has secured a series of landmark agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Ghana and Belarus during his official State Visit to the Eastern European nation.
The visit featured a tête-à-tête meeting between President Mahama and his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, followed by expanded bilateral discussions between delegations from both countries. The engagements focused on deepening cooperation across key sectors of their respective economies.
The talks culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), marking a significant step forward in Ghana-Belarus relations. The agreements cover the establishment of a Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, enhanced collaboration between the Chambers of Commerce of both countries, and strengthened partnership in the field of agriculture.
The MoUs were signed on behalf of Ghana by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; Ghana’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Jehu Appiah; and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku.
Addressing a joint press conference after the discussions, President Mahama described the visit as a milestone moment in the relationship between the two countries. He emphasized a shared commitment to building stronger ties based on mutual respect, equality, and practical outcomes.
Agriculture featured prominently in the discussions, with President Mahama highlighting it as a central pillar of Ghana’s development agenda. He identified Belarus as a strategic partner in efforts to modernise the sector through mechanisation, technology transfer, research collaboration, and increased investment.
Beyond agriculture, the President outlined opportunities for expanded cooperation in education, renewable energy, trade, and industrial development—areas considered critical to Ghana’s long-term economic growth and sustainability.
President Mahama further noted that the agreements provide a framework for deeper engagement between state institutions and the private sectors of both countries, opening new avenues for investment, innovation, and job creation.
He expressed confidence that the outcomes of the visit would usher in a new chapter in Ghana-Belarus relations, translating shared ambitions into concrete initiatives that deliver lasting benefits for citizens of both nations.
