President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed Russia’s willingness to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine which is focused on addressing the conflict involving Ukraine.
He expressed Ghana’s support for President Putin’s call for a lasting peace agreement that guarantees security for both Russia and Ukraine.
Speaking at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Thursday, October 29, he further called for an amicable resolution of ongoing conflicts around the world, warning that wars have caused deaths, human suffering and disruptions to global supply chains.
The President said the conflicts had significantly affected global logistics and value chains, underscoring the need for international cooperation to restore peace and stability.
“Ghana calls for an amicable resolution of these various conflicts ongoing around the world.
“Mr. President, we appreciate your willingness to resume trilateral talks in respect of the conflict with Ukraine and your call for a lasting peace agreement and security for both Russia and Ukraine,” he said.
Mahama called for international cooperation and solidarity in the fight against terrorism, particularly in the territories of the Alliance of Sahel States.
The President said the summit had created opportunities for partnerships between African countries and Russia, urging participants to translate the engagements into concrete outcomes.
“Let us leave this summit with a clear commitment to action and with the resolve to follow through,” he said.
He stressed that the value of the partnerships established at the summit should ultimately be measured by improvements in the lives of ordinary people.
“The most lasting expression of our friendship will be the progress our people can see in their communities and their lives,” President Mahama added.
