Mahama calls for better access for African products to Russian market
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 3News
At the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama called for better access for African products to the Russian market and partnerships based on reciprocal investment. He proposed facilitating bilateral payments in local currencies and through integrated digital systems at a round table on 30 October 2026, 3News reports.
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama called for direct and improved access to the Russian market for African products. He was speaking at a high-level round table at the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, 3News reports.
To facilitate trade, Mahama proposed modernised settlement mechanisms, including the use of local currencies and integrated digital payment systems. He also called for improved access to trade information, more predictable quality standards and logistics, as well as cooperation between African and Russian businesses.
The Ghanaian president cited agriculture, agro-processing, healthcare, energy security and digital services as areas with potential for investment. He called for long-term partnerships and more equitable benefits to reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign aid and commodity exports.
The remarks came as Mahama took part in the Russia-Africa summit, having also arrived to call for a ceasefire in Ukraine on 26 October. On 29 October, he backed the resumption of talks between Moscow and Kyiv and called for the peaceful resolution of global conflicts in Moscow.
