The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Wednesday day, March 4, 2026, received an eight-member high-level delegation from Belarus led by the Foreign Minister Ryzhenkov Maxim. The delegation included Belarus Deputy Minister of Industry Ryzhkouski Leanid, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yakouvhyts Aliaksandr, senior government officials, and business representatives currently operating in Ghana.
The engagement marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Ghana and Belarus, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening diplomatic and commercial ties.
In his remarks, the Belarusian Foreign Minister emphasized that Belarus is an open economy where economic diplomacy plays a central role, particularly in building strong partnerships with African countries. Ghana, he noted, is among the key countries with which Belarus is keen to expand cooperation.
A major highlight of the discussions was the proposed supply of approximately 3,000 pieces of agricultural machinery and equipment including tractors and modern farming implements for ploughing, sowing, and harvesting aimed at boosting Ghana’s agricultural productivity and mechanization drive.
The Belarusian side also announced plans for a high-level state visit by His Excellency President Mahama to Belarus in June, which is expected to provide a strong foundation for expanded collaboration across multiple sectors. Both sides agreed to prepare key Memoranda of Understanding and agreements ahead of the visit, including partnerships between the trade chambers of both countries, the establishment of a Joint Trade and Economic Commission, agreements on investment protection, and the avoidance of double taxation.
The discussions underscored the importance of balanced trade relations, with opportunities identified for Belarus to import Ghanaian products such as cocoa derivatives, fruits, vegetables, and nuts commodities that are in high demand in Belarus.
In her response, Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare encouraged the Belarusian delegation to go beyond raw commodity trade by establishing processing factories in Ghana, particularly for cocoa products and milk powder production for export to Belarus and other markets. She noted that setting up factories locally would not only create jobs and add value within Ghana but would also offer Belarusian companies more favourable and competitive access to cocoa compared to purchasing on the international market.
The Minister further highlighted Ghana’s readiness to attract investment into the textiles and garment industry, describing it as another promising area for collaboration. She emphasized that Ghana is positioning itself as a manufacturing and value-addition hub and welcomes strategic partnerships that will strengthen industrialization and expand export capacity.
Madam Ofosu-Adjare reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering partnerships that drive industrial growth, enhance trade, and create sustainable economic opportunities for both countries.
