President John Dramani Mahama has hailed three newly signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Ghana and Belarus as a significant milestone, marking a new era of economic, agricultural and technological cooperation.
Speaking at a signing ceremony in Minsk during his official visit, President Mahama stated that the agreements would establish a practical framework for deeper engagement between government institutions, businesses and citizens.
The MoUs cover three key areas namely the establishment of a Joint Commission on Cooperation in Trade and Economy, Collaboration between the Ghanaian and Belarusian chambers of commerce and Cooperation within the agricultural sector.
The President emphasised that these accords go beyond diplomatic formalities, aiming to deliver tangible benefits through increased trade, investment, technology transfer and cultural exchanges.
“This visit marks an important moment in the relations between our two countries,” Mr Mahama said. “It provides us with an opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to building a modern and forward-looking partnership founded on mutual respect, sovereign equality and practical cooperation.”
He noted that despite the geographical distance, Ghana and Belarus have maintained cordial diplomatic relations since establishing ties in 1992.
Both countries, he added, share common aspirations to create prosperity, strengthen economic resilience, advance technology and build inclusive societies capable of tackling contemporary global challenges.
Agriculture was a central focus of the visit, with Mr Mahama outlining Ghana’s ambition to transform the sector through mechanisation, innovation and value addition.
He explained that the government’s objective extends beyond increasing crop yields; the goal is to build a modern, technology-driven sector that generates employment, supports industrialisation, enhances food security and improves rural livelihoods.
“Our vision is not merely to increase production but to transform agriculture into a modern, technology-driven sector that creates jobs, supports industrialisation, strengthens food security and improves livelihoods,” he said.
President Mahama concluded that both nations possess the potential to build a partnership that contributes significantly to economic development, technological advancement, food security and shared prosperity.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
