President John Dramani Mahama will on Friday, June 5 begin a state visit to Belarus.
The visit is at the invitation of President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko, according to a statement from the Presidency.
The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties between Ghana and Belarus.
It will also explore new frontiers in economic, agricultural, and technical cooperation.
Upon arrival in Minsk, President Mahama will lay a wreath at the Victory Monument to honour Soviet Army soldiers and Belarusian partisans who showed immense bravery during the Second World War.
According to the statement signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the central highlight will be a high-level meeting between President Mahama and President Lukashenko.
The two heads of state are scheduled to hold private bilateral talks.
This will be followed by an expanded diplomatic session with ministers and senior officials from both countries.
The discussions will focus on strategic partnerships in Agriculture, Education, and Commerce.
President Mahama will then travel to Brest, one of Belarus’ most historic western cities, in line with his industrialisation and food security agenda.
“While in Brest, President Mahama will also visit the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex, where he will pay respects at the site of the 1941 Soviet defence against Nazi forces.”
Touring one of the region’s largest processors of milk, cheese, and baby products, President Mahama will seek to facilitate knowledge sharing and potential partnerships in agro-processing.
He will also visit the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe’s last remaining primaeval forests.
“This visit underscores the two countries’ commitment to environmental conservation.”
The two leaders will sign at least four bilateral agreements.
“These agreements are designed to foster mutual growth and institutional collaboration between Ghana and Belarus.”
President Mahama is expected to depart Belarus and return to Accra on Tuesday, June 9.