President Mahama returns from France following strategic talks with Macron

President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following an official visit to France at the invitation of his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron. The President arrived in Accra on Wednesday evening, April 8.

During the visit, the two leaders held bilateral discussions on matters of mutual interest, including trade, cooperation, regional and global security, and the wider implications of international conflicts.

They also explored collaborative opportunities in agriculture to enhance food security and promote year-round farming, artificial intelligence (AI) development, maternal health initiatives, and the Accra–Kumasi Expressway project.

The Presidents discussed expanding France’s long-standing support to Ghana through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). President Mahama and President Macron also co-chaired the 2026 One Health Summit, underscoring their commitment to global health and sustainable development.

Presidential delegation

The Ghanaian delegation included Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr Prosper Bani, National Security Advisor; Dr Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President; Mrs Joyce Bawa Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to the President; and Madam Mavis Frimpong, Ghana’s Ambassador to France.