President John Dramani Mahama has announced Ghana’s intention to deepen agricultural cooperation with Belarus through technology transfer, skills development, and targeted investment as part of efforts to modernise the country’s agricultural sector.
Speaking during his state visit to Minsk, President Mahama said both countries were committed to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in agriculture, trade, and industry.
His remarks followed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing collaboration between Ghana and Belarus. The agreements cover the establishment of a joint commission on trade and economic cooperation, cooperation between the chambers of commerce of both countries, and partnership in the agricultural sector.
According to President Mahama, the agreements provide a practical framework for governments, institutions, and private sector actors in both countries to work together more effectively. He noted that the MOUs would facilitate exchanges between the two nations, reduce barriers to official engagements, promote trade and investment, and create new opportunities for economic growth and technological advancement.
President Mahama emphasised that agriculture remains central to Ghana’s development agenda, stressing the government’s goal of transforming the sector into a modern, technology‑driven industry capable of creating jobs, supporting industrialisation, strengthening food security, and improving livelihoods.
He highlighted ongoing policies aimed at increasing productivity, expanding irrigation, reducing post‑harvest losses, promoting agro‑processing, and enhancing value addition across agricultural value chains.
The President also pointed to Belarus’ achievements in agricultural mechanisation, farm technology, equipment manufacturing, and agricultural research—areas he said Ghana could benefit from through strategic partnerships.
“This visit marks an important moment in the relations between our two countries. It provides us an opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to building a modern and forward‑looking partnership founded on mutual respect, sovereign equality, and practical cooperation.
“By combining Ghana’s agricultural potential with Belarusian expertise and innovation, we can create partnerships that contribute to food security, industrial growth, and shared prosperity,” he said.
President Mahama noted that although Ghana and Belarus are geographically distant, both countries share a common aspiration to promote prosperity, economic resilience, technological advancement, and inclusive development.
On Monday, June 8, President Mahama was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Minsk as part of his state visit. He was received by senior Belarusian officials and later participated in a wreath‑laying ceremony at the Victory Monument in honour of Belarusian and Soviet soldiers who died during World War II.
President John Dramani Mahama [left], Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus [right]
— CitiNewsRoom
