President John Dramani Mahama has joined fellow African leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the opening of the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, as Russia and African countries explore opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation and advance shared development priorities.
The two-day summit, which opened on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and runs until October 29, provides a platform for discussions on trade, energy, technology, peace and security, and sustainable development, as both sides seek to deepen diplomatic and economic relations.
Addressing the opening ceremony, President Putin disclosed that Russia exported more than 13 million tonnes of agricultural produce to Africa between January and September 2026, highlighting the growing importance of agricultural trade between Russia and the continent.
Earlier, President Mahama joined other African leaders for the official welcome ceremony for heads of delegations attending the summit, where he was received alongside President Putin.
The ceremony marked the gathering of African and Russian leaders to advance dialogue and strengthen cooperation between Russia and African countries.
