President John Dramani Mahama has joined other African leaders in Moscow, Russia, for the official welcome ceremony for heads of delegations attending the Third Russia–Africa Summit.
Mahama was received alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin at the ceremony, which brought together African and Russian leaders to discuss ways to strengthen relations between the two sides.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin disclosed that Russia exported more than 13 million tonnes of agricultural produce to Africa between January and September 2026, highlighting the growing importance of agricultural trade between Russia and the continent.
The two-day summit, which runs until October 29, provides a platform for discussions on trade, energy, technology, peace and security, and sustainable development, as both sides seek to deepen diplomatic and economic relations.
