President to hold bilateral talks with Putin, pursue trade ties and receive two honorary doctorate degrees

President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Forum, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The high-level summit is aimed at strengthening political, economic, and cultural cooperation between Russia and African countries, with discussions expected to focus on opportunities for deeper engagement between the two sides.

According to a statement shared by President Mahama, his working visit will include participation in the official plenary sessions of the summit and the Economic and Humanitarian Forum.

A major highlight of the visit will be bilateral talks between President Mahama and President Putin, which are expected to provide an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss issues of mutual interest and explore avenues for strengthening Ghana-Russia relations.

President Mahama is also expected to engage in trade and investment discussions aimed at promoting economic cooperation and attracting opportunities that could benefit Ghana.

The visit will further provide a platform for promoting Ghanaian culture and strengthening cultural relations between Ghana and Russia.

In recognition of his leadership, public service, and statesmanship, President Mahama is scheduled to receive two honorary doctorate degrees from leading Russian academic institutions.

The institutions are the Russian University of Transport and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University).

The conferment of the honorary degrees is expected to be a significant part of the President’s engagements during the visit.

President Mahama’s participation in the Russia-Africa Forum forms part of Ghana’s broader diplomatic engagements aimed at expanding international partnerships, strengthening economic relations, and creating opportunities for cooperation with countries beyond the African continent.

The outcomes of the summit and the President’s bilateral engagements are expected to shape further discussions on trade, investment, education, and cultural exchange between Ghana and Russia.

Report By: Robicon Mornahson