Following the primary Russia-Ghana Dialogue held on the sidelines of the seventeenth Worldwide Financial Discussion board “Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Discussion board 2026,” Ghana reaffirmed its dedication to deepen financial cooperation with the Russian Federation.
The high-level assembly, co-hosted by the Ghana-Russia Heart for Industrial Relations, introduced collectively authorities officers, enterprise leaders, teachers and monetary specialists to discover commerce and funding alternatives between the 2 nations.
The dialogue was moderated by John Aggrey, Chief Govt Officer of the Ghana-Russia Industrial Relations Heart, who emphasised the significance of structured financial cooperation and stronger industrial partnership between Ghana and Russia.
Dr. Koma Stream Jeff Appiah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Ghana, delivered the keynote speech, stating that Ghana is a lovely funding vacation spot and a strategic gateway to West Africa and the African Continental Free Commerce Space (AfCFTA).
He highlighted the nation’s dedication to creating a positive surroundings for overseas buyers and inspired Russian corporations to discover alternatives throughout key sectors of Ghana’s financial system.
Ambassador Jeff Appiah concluded his remarks by declaring that “Ghana is open for enterprise,” signaling the federal government’s readiness to strengthen financial ties with Russia and appeal to elevated overseas direct funding.
A number of audio system on the discussion board outlined potential areas for cooperation starting from training, banking, mining, industrial improvement and media engagement.
Ziona Ayorkol Holm, Head of Enterprise Growth and Innovation on the Ghana-Russia Industrial Relations Heart, spoke about company social duty initiatives concentrating on ladies, kids and youth.
Pavel Sergeevich Moiseyev, Rector of Derzhavin Tambov State College, emphasised the significance of educational and academic partnerships in strengthening long-term bilateral relations via joint analysis, municipal cooperation and human useful resource improvement packages.
Elena Skvortsova, Vice-President of the Russian Banking Affiliation, mentioned the monetary framework wanted to assist cross-border commerce and funding, together with mechanisms for financing joint ventures and strengthening cooperation between banking establishments of the 2 nations.
Mr. Denis Kozlov, Head of Overseas Gross sales of Zavod Brovoi Techniki LLC, introduced the chance for Russian technical experience, particularly in mining and useful resource extraction, to assist improvement initiatives in Ghana.
Mikhail Pozdnyakov, Director of Growth, African Initiative Information Company, additionally emphasised the significance of strategic communication and media cooperation in selling stronger financial ties between the 2 nations.
In the meantime, Muhametyanova Karina, a number one knowledgeable on the Alabuga Particular Financial Zone, shared her insights on the function of the Particular Financial Zone in attracting funding and selling industrial development.
Dialogue members agreed that continued follow-up motion is necessary to translate political goodwill into measurable financial outcomes. Discussions targeted on sensible areas akin to commerce facilitation, power improvement and inclusive enterprise development.
The discussion board was what organizers described as an necessary transition between Ghana and Russia from advert hoc engagement to extra structured, results-oriented cooperation.
The Los Congresses Basis was chargeable for the preparation and group of the occasion, and the ANO Sports activities and Society Challenge Directorate acted because the secretariat.
