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President Mahama begins state visit to Belarus to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore cooperation
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President John Dramani Mahama has commenced a state visit to the Republic of Belarus at the invitation of President Aleksandr Grigorievi Lukashenko. The visit, which began on Friday, June 5, 2026, aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore new areas of cooperation in economic, agricultural, and technical sectors. Upon arrival in Minsk, President Mahama will lay a wreath at the Victory Monument. A central highlight will be high-level talks between President Mahama and President Lukashenko, focusing on strategic partnerships in agriculture, education, and commerce. President Mahama will also travel to Brest to tour a large processor of milk, cheese, and baby products, and pay respects at the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex. The visit includes a stop at Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park. The state visit will culminate in the signing of at least four bilateral agreements. President Mahama is expected to return to Accra on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
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