President John Dramani Mahama has begun a four-day state visit to the Republic of Belarus aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors such as agriculture, education, and commerce.
The visit, which commenced on Friday, June 5, was at the invitation of Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko and is expected to result in the signing of at least four bilateral agreements between the two countries.
According to a statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the visit seeks to deepen existing relations between Ghana and Belarus while opening new avenues for economic, agricultural, and technical cooperation.
“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 said.
A major highlight of the trip will be high-level bilateral talks between President Mahama and President Lukashenko in the Belarusian capital, Minsk.
The two leaders are expected to hold private discussions before leading an expanded meeting involving ministers and senior government officials from both countries.
“The discussions will focus on strategic partnerships in agriculture, education, and commerce,” the statement added.
As part of efforts to advance Ghana’s industrialisation and food security agenda, President Mahama will travel to the city of Brest, where he is scheduled to tour one of the region’s largest dairy processing facilities.
The visit is expected to provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and potential partnerships in agro-processing and agribusiness development.
While in Brest, the President will also visit the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex to pay tribute to 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, highlighting the importance both countries place on environmental conservation and sustainable development.
President Mahama is expected to return to Accra on Tuesday, June 9.
According to the statement, the state visit will conclude with the signing of at least four landmark agreements aimed at promoting 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.
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