President Mahama lays wreath at Victory Monument in Belarus
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At a glance
- President John Dramani Mahama visited Belarus on a five-day state visit.
- He laid a wreath at the Victory Monument and toured an agricultural exhibition.
- The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in agriculture and machinery manufacturing.
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has undertaken a five-day state visit to Belarus, focusing on bolstering bilateral cooperation. During his visit, Mahama paid respects at the Victory Monument in Minsk, honoring soldiers who died in World War II. He was received by Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich and other senior officials.
Visit feeds into agriculture revolution vision
The President also explored the Belagro 2026 agricultural exhibition, examining the latest farming and industrial machinery, including large haul trucks and tractors. He expressed interest in Belarusian agricultural equipment but stressed the importance of technical support and after-sales service.
Visit feeds into his government's vision to revolutionise the agriculture sector by tapping the experience of Belarus.
Mahama stated that the visit aligns with his government's ambition to revolutionize Ghana's agriculture sector by leveraging Belarusian expertise. Discussions are expected to center on potential partnerships to enhance Ghana's farming productivity through Belarusian equipment and knowledge. The trip is part of a broader strategy to modernize agriculture and reduce food import dependency in Ghana.
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