President John Dramani Mahama will depart for France on Monday, April 6, 2026, for an official visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to a statement issued by the President’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama will begin his trip in Lyon, where he will participate in the 2026 One Health Summit. He will later travel to Paris for bilateral engagements at the Élysée Palace.
During the summit, President Mahama is expected to co-chair the high-level segment alongside President Macron, joining global leaders, health ministers, and experts to deliberate on critical issues affecting global health systems and sustainable development.
He will also deliver two keynote addresses, including one at a meeting on Global Health Architecture co-chaired by President Macron and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization.
The summit will focus on reforms in global health systems and strategies to address emerging health challenges.
On April 8, President Mahama will hold bilateral talks with President Macron aimed at strengthening Ghana–France relations in key areas such as health, education, trade, investment, and regional security.
He is also scheduled to meet with Gérard Larcher before returning to Accra at the end of the visit.
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