Ghana and the Russian Federation convened a Technical Session of Political Consultations on March 12, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, in a bid to review existing relations and explore new areas of cooperation.
The Ghanaian delegation was led by Ambassador Eric Owusu-Boateng, Director of the Europe Bureau, while Russia’s side was headed by H.E. Anatoly Bashkin, Director of the Department of African States.
Ambassador Harold Adlai Agyeman, Coordinating Director of Political and Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opened the session by highlighting the 68-year partnership between the two countries, describing it as grounded in trust, mutual respect, and solidarity.
He noted that the relationship has been sustained through political dialogue, economic collaboration, educational exchanges, and engagement within multilateral frameworks.
During the session, both sides assessed bilateral trade and discussed opportunities for collaboration in agriculture, industrial development, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and technology transfer.
They also explored expanding university partnerships in science, engineering, technology, and medicine, while considering cooperation in energy diversification, technical and vocational training, and capacity building. Existing cooperation frameworks were reviewed, with both parties reaffirming commitment to advancing bilateral agreements and sustained dialogue.
On regional and multilateral issues, the discussions touched on developments in the Sahel and preparations for the Third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for October 2026.
Following the technical session, the head of the Russian delegation paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu. During the meeting, Ghana sought Russia’s cooperation in holding accountable a Russian citizen implicated in the non-consensual publication of explicit images of Ghanaian women, to which Russia assured support.
The issue of Ghanaian youth reportedly being enlisted in Russia’s ongoing special operations was also raised, with both sides agreeing to work together to address the matter.
Both delegations expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the consultations, emphasizing their shared commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and educational ties between Ghana and Russia.
