Viktor Karankevich expressed confidence that the current visit and the business forum mark a new chapter in relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Ghana. «I am confident that the forum will provide representatives of the agricultural, food, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, education, transport and logistics sectors with an opportunity to discuss promising areas of cooperation,» he said.Food security is a key issue for Ghana, Viktor Karankevich noted. «Thanks to our advanced agricultural machinery manufacturing sector, domestic fertilizer production and highly qualified specialists, Belarus not only fully ensures its own food security but also exports food products,» Viktor Karankevich said.
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama was presented with Belarus’ achievements in agriculture during the specialized exhibition Belagro 2026. «We are ready to help the Republic of Ghana achieve significant progress in food security and share our experience and the expertise of leading specialists. We already have successful experience implementing similar projects in Zimbabwe and Niger,» he said.According to Viktor Karankevich, the Belarus-Zimbabwe agricultural mechanization program launched in 2020 has already completed two successful phases; the third phase is currently underway. Nearly 3,000 units of machinery, including tractors, trailers, combine harvesters and other equipment, have been supplied under the program. A network of service centers has been established, and local specialists have received training. Belarus is also implementing an agricultural and food security roadmap in Niger.Mutual trade between Belarus and Ghana increased by 1.7 times in 2025 compared to 2024. «Belarus expects annual growth in trade between our countries. There is undoubtedly considerable potential for expanding trade and economic cooperation,» Viktor Karankevich said. He noted that the talks between the presidents of Belarus and Ghana resulted in concrete agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the trade and economic spheres.«We expect a contract for the supply of agricultural machinery to Ghana to be signed in the near future. I am convinced that its implementation will provide a strong impetus for the development of Ghana’s agricultural sector,» Viktor Karankevich stressed.
He emphasized that Belarus offers a comprehensive approach to agricultural mechanization.«This is not merely a supply of machinery. It includes the establishment of service centers and the transfer of the necessary expertise to local specialists. In the future, we also plan to organize joint assembly facilities with the sharing of relevant technologies,» he said.
Belarusian enterprises are also ready to implement other mutually beneficial projects with partners from Ghana. In particular, BelAZ is interested in supplying mining dump trucks. Belarusian pharmaceutical companies are keen to establish cooperation with pharmaceutical manufacturers from Ghana, Belarusian light industry enterprises are prepared to offer a wide range of export products, from yarns, natural fabrics and leather to finished garments, knitwear and leather goods.
Belarus is also interested in expanding scientific and technological cooperation.«We possess the expertise needed to promote modern digital technologies across various sectors, including the social sphere, healthcare and education, offering solutions for both the public and private sectors,» Viktor Karankevich said.
Belarus is interested in importing metallurgical products, fruit and a range of other goods from Ghana. «It is particularly encouraging to see the strong response from the business communities of Belarus and Ghana to the momentum set by our heads of state. This demonstrates the seriousness of intentions on both sides and, most importantly, an understanding of the significant opportunities that exist between our countries,» Viktor Karankevich concluded.
