President John Dramani Mahama has begun a four-day state visit to Belarus aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries in key sectors, including agriculture, education, commerce, and industry.
The visit, which commences on Friday, June 5, is at the invitation of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and is expected to deepen bilateral ties while opening new opportunities for economic and technical collaboration.
According to a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama’s itinerary includes high-level engagements with Belarusian officials and visits to strategic institutions.
A major highlight of the visit will be bilateral talks between President Mahama and President Lukashenko, followed by an expanded meeting involving ministers and senior government officials from both countries.
The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening partnerships in agriculture, education and commerce, areas both countries have identified as critical to their development agendas.
Upon arrival in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, President Mahama will lay a wreath at the Victory Monument in honour of Soviet Army soldiers and Belarusian partisans who fought during World War II.
As part of efforts to advance Ghana’s industrialisation and food security agenda, the President will travel to Brest, a historic city in western Belarus, where he will tour one of the region’s largest milk, cheese and baby food processing facilities.
The visit is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange and explore potential partnerships in agro-processing, a sector the government considers crucial to adding value to Ghana’s agricultural production.
President Mahama will also visit the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex, a site commemorating the Soviet defence against Nazi forces in 1941.
The programme includes a visit to the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s last remaining primeval forests, underscoring the importance both countries attach to environmental conservation.
The statement said the visit would culminate in the signing of at least four bilateral agreements aimed at promoting mutual growth and strengthening institutional cooperation between Ghana and Belarus.
President Mahama is expected to return to Accra on Tuesday, June 9.
