President John Dramani Mahama has commenced a four-day state visit to the Belarus at the invitation of President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko, in a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.
According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the visit will focus on enhancing partnerships in key sectors including agriculture, education, commerce, and technical cooperation.
Upon arrival in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, President Mahama is expected to lay a wreath at the Victory Monument in honour of Soviet Army soldiers and Belarusian partisans who fought during World War II.
A major highlight of the visit will be bilateral discussions between President Mahama and President Lukashenko. The two leaders are scheduled to hold private talks, followed by an expanded meeting involving ministers and senior government officials from both countries.
The discussions are expected to explore strategic opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, education, trade, and industrial development.
As part of the visit, President Mahama will travel to Brest, one of Belarus’ most historic cities, where he will tour a major dairy processing facility specializing in milk, cheese, and baby food production.
The visit is expected to promote knowledge exchange and identify potential areas of collaboration in agro-processing, a key component of Ghana’s industrialisation and food security agenda.
While in Brest, the President will also visit the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex to pay tribute to those who defended the fortress against Nazi forces during the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
The itinerary further includes a visit to the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned as one of Europe’s last remaining primeval forests. The visit is expected to underscore the shared commitment of both nations to environmental protection and conservation.
A key outcome anticipated from the state visit is the signing of at least four bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and advancing mutual economic growth.
President Mahama is expected to conclude the visit and return to Ghana on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
The visit marks another step in Ghana’s efforts to deepen international partnerships and leverage global cooperation to support economic transformation and sustainable development.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
