President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday began his one-day official visit to Paris with a meeting with the President of the French Senate, Gerard Larcher.

A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said President Mahama was welcomed with a military ceremony before the bilateral meeting, which discussed among others trade and investment, regional security and the fight against terrorism, France support for maternal health and agriculture in Ghana and the remarkable improvement to Ghana’s economy under President Mahama.

Emmanuel Macron President of the French Republic welcomes and shakes hands with John Dramani Mahama President of the Republic of Ghana before a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris France on April 8, 2026.

President Mahama and his delegation, which includes Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Foreign Minister; Mr Douglas Prosper Bani, the National Security Advisor and Dr Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President.

Mahama visit France — President John Dramani Mahama

Others are Mrs Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to the President and Madam Mavis Frimpong, Ghana’s Ambassador to France, would later Wednesday hold talks with the French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.

Mahama will present Ghana’s stance on global health security, while also outlining the country’s commitments to tackling emerging health challenges.

After the summit, President Mahama will travel to Paris on Wednesday, April 8, for bilateral talks with President Macron at the Élysée Palace. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening Ghana–France relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors such as health, education, trade, investment, and regional security.

During the visit, he will also meet with the President of the French Senate, Gérard Larcher, at the Senate House prior to the engagement at the Élysée Palace.