Ghana and Belarus have taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral relations after signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture and economic development during President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to the Eastern European nation.
The agreements were signed in Minsk following a tête-à-tête meeting between President Mahama and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, as well as bilateral discussions involving delegations from both countries..
The latest agreements come as Ghana seeks to deepen economic cooperation with emerging partners beyond its traditional allies. Belarus, known for its strengths in agricultural mechanisation, industrial manufacturing and engineering, has increasingly expanded its engagement with African countries through trade, technical cooperation and investment partnerships. In recent years, Ghana has also prioritised agricultural modernisation and industrial transformation as key pillars of its economic development agenda.
The three MoUs cover the establishment of a Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, collaboration between the Chambers of Commerce of both countries, and enhanced cooperation in the agricultural sector.
The agreements were signed on behalf of Ghana by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Jehu Appiah, and Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku.
Addressing a joint press conference after the talks, President Mahama described the visit as a significant milestone in Ghana–Belarus relations and reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to building a partnership grounded in mutual respect, equality and practical outcomes.
He identified agriculture as a central area of cooperation, noting that Belarus possesses valuable expertise that could support Ghana’s efforts to modernise the sector through mechanisation, technology transfer, research and investment.
Beyond agriculture, President Mahama highlighted opportunities for expanded collaboration in education, renewable energy, trade and industry, sectors he said are critical to achieving sustainable economic growth and creating jobs for Ghana’s growing population.
The President further noted that the newly signed agreements would provide a framework for stronger engagement between public institutions and private sector actors in both countries, opening new avenues for investment, innovation and commercial exchange.
He expressed confidence that the outcomes of the visit would usher in a new chapter in Ghana–Belarus relations and transform shared aspirations into concrete initiatives capable of delivering lasting benefits for the peoples of both nations.
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