President Mahama arrives in Moscow for 3rd Russia-Africa Forum

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, from Ethiopia to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Forum, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The President is expected to join other African leaders for the Economic and Humanitarian Forum, as well as plenary sessions of the summit, which will provide a platform for discussions on cooperation between Russia and African countries.

As part of his engagements, President Mahama will visit a kente exhibition organised by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum to showcase Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.

He is also scheduled to hold a high-level bilateral meeting with President Putin to discuss issues of mutual interest and strengthen relations between Ghana and Russia.

Two Russian universities the Russian University of Transport and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia are expected to confer honorary doctorate degrees on President Mahama at separate ceremonies during his visit.

The President will also hold engagements with selected Russian businesses and state institutions as part of efforts to explore opportunities for economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.