President Mahama Begins State Visit to Belarus, Eyes Belarusian Tech for Ghana’s Agriculture
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Minsk to begin a state visit to the Republic of Belarus, with agriculture and industrial technology high on the agenda.
The visit, at the invitation of the Belarusian President, forms part of Ghana’s push to modernize farming and access heavy machinery for large-scale production.
From the airport, President Mahama was received by Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich and senior Belarusian officials. He proceeded to the Victory Monument in Minsk to lay a wreath in honour of Belarusian and Soviet Army soldiers who died liberating the country during World War II.
The ceremony was witnessed by the Governor of Minsk, Vladimir Kukharev, officials of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, and Ghana’s Ambassador to Russia, Dr. Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah.Tour of Belagro 2026 exhibition
As part of the visit, President Mahama toured the Belagro 2026 agricultural exhibition alongside the Deputy Prime Minister. The fair showcases the latest agricultural equipment, heavy farming machinery, mining equipment, and other industrial products.
At the exhibition, the President toured the Minsk Tractor Works, MTZ, product lineup, displays from Minskyekspo ZAO, Bobruiskagromash fertilizer equipment, and the massive BelAZ-75710 haul truck, one of the largest dump trucks in the world.
In a brief remark, President Mahama said the timing of the visit aligns with his government’s vision to revolutionize Ghana’s agriculture sector by tapping into Belarusian expertise and machinery.
He praised the quality of the equipment on display but stressed that technical support, availability of spare parts, and reliable after-sales service are strict prerequisites for any final purchase agreements.“Ghana is ready to partner, but our farmers need assurance that machinery bought today can be serviced and maintained for years,” the President stated.
Belarus is globally recognized for its tractor manufacturing and large-scale farming equipment. Ghana has previously engaged Belarus on mechanization to reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security.
With agriculture employing millions of Ghanaians, the Mahama administration has prioritized access to affordable, durable machinery as part of its broader agricultural transformation agenda.
The state visit is expected to lead to technical discussions and possible agreements between Ghanaian and Belarusian firms in the coming months.
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