President John Dramani Mahama has secured a deal with Belarus for the supply of 1,840 agricultural equipment units, strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

Addressing the Belarus-Ghana Business Forum in Minsk, he said the partnership marks a move from diplomacy to practical business cooperation.

“We are gathered here not merely to exchange ideas but to create opportunities, to forge partnerships and to lay the foundations for a new chapter in Ghana-Belarus cooperation,” he said.

He described Ghana and Belarus as “highly complementary” economies, with Belarus strong in mechanisation and manufacturing, and Ghana offering stability and access to African markets.

The President also highlighted Ghana’s economic recovery, citing lower inflation, rising reserves and GDP growth above six per cent, stating that “Investor confidence has returned.”

He promoted the 24-Hour Economy initiative aimed at boosting productivity and exports, and invited Belarusian investors into agriculture and agro-processing.

The forum concluded with the signing of three MoUs on economic cooperation, agriculture, and trade institutions, with further collaboration expected in the mining sector.

“The true measure of our relationship should not be the number of diplomatic exchanges that we conduct, it should be the number of businesses that we create, the jobs that we create, the technology that we transfer, and the prosperity we create for future generations,” he added.