President Mahama commends Putin’s readiness to resume Ukraine talks
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has praised Vladimir Putin's willingness to resume talks regarding the Ukraine conflict during the Russia-Africa Summit. Mahama also emphasized Ghana's non-aligned stance and explored potential partnerships with Russia in energy, including nuclear power, and agriculture.
Why it matters
The statement reflects the complex diplomatic balancing act African nations are performing amidst global geopolitical tensions.
President John Dramani Mahama has commended his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for his willingness to resume trilateral talks on the conflict with Ukraine, calling for the world’s conflicts to be resolved amicably.
Addressing the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, which Mr Putin chaired, President Mahama said: "We appreciate your willingness to resume trilateral talks in respect of the conflict with Ukraine and your call for a lasting peace agreement and security for both Russia and Ukraine."
He said conflicts around the world had caused death and suffering and severely disrupted global logistics and value chains. He also called for international cooperation against terrorism, especially in the Alliance of Sahelian States.
President Mahama invited Russian businesses to partner with Ghanaian firms in agro-processing, fertiliser production, agricultural machinery, pharmaceuticals, energy, transport infrastructure and the digital economy.
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