President Mahama Receives Credentials from New Russian Ambassador

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama formally received the credentials of the new Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Andrei Ordash, during a ceremony at the Presidency in Accra on June 15, 2026. Ambassador Ordash also presented the letters of recall for his predecessor.

During the ceremony, President Mahama emphasized the deep historical roots of the friendly relations between Ghana and Russia. He noted that these ties extend back to Ghana's independence era. The President specifically acknowledged Russia's sustained support in the field of education, recognizing its significant contribution to Ghana's national development.

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The friendly relations between Ghana and Russia have deep roots dating back to the period when Ghana gained independence.

President Mahama conveyed Ghana's eagerness to broaden cooperation with Russia across various sectors. He affirmed Accra's readiness to engage in dialogue with Moscow concerning matters of global peace and international security. Diplomatic relations between Ghana and Russia were established in the 1960s, with the former Soviet Union providing crucial support for Ghana's early development in areas such as infrastructure and industrialization. Thousands of Ghanaians have benefited from studying in Russian universities over the decades, many of whom now hold senior positions in Ghana's academia, medicine, engineering, and public service.

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Accra's readiness to develop dialogue with Moscow on issues of peace and international security.