President Mahama arrives in Moscow for 3rd Russia-Africa Summit
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, from Ethiopia to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Mahama is expected to join other African leaders for the Economic and Humanitarian Forum and participate in the plenary sessions of the summit, which brings together African and Russian leaders to discuss areas of mutual interest.
As part of his engagements, the President will visit a kente exhibition organised by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum, showcasing Ghana’s traditional textile and cultural heritage.
President Mahama is also scheduled to hold a high-level bilateral meeting with President Putin to discuss issues of mutual interest and explore opportunities to deepen cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
Two Russian universities, the Russian University of Transport and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, will confer honorary doctorate degrees on President Mahama at separate ceremonies during his visit to Moscow.
The President is also expected to meet with representatives of Russian businesses and state institutions as part of efforts to strengthen economic and institutional cooperation between the two countries.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
