President John Dramani Mahama has secured six key commitments from his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, following bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 30, 2026.

The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Ghana and Russia in key sectors, including nuclear energy, defence, agriculture and education, as well as reviving the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC).

A major outcome of the meeting is Russia’s commitment to work with Ghana towards establishing a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant to strengthen the country’s energy security and support its industrialisation agenda.

The proposed facility is expected to contribute to Ghana’s long-term electricity needs as the country seeks to expand its energy capacity to support economic growth.

The two leaders also agreed to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen collaboration in agriculture, with the aim of advancing shared interests in the respective sectors.

In education, Russia committed to expanding scholarship opportunities for Ghanaian students, potentially providing more opportunities for academic and professional development.

The revival of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation also featured prominently in the discussions, with both countries seeking to restore the platform as a key mechanism for coordinating bilateral relations and implementing agreed areas of cooperation.

The commitments form part of efforts by Ghana and Russia to deepen diplomatic and economic ties and expand mutually beneficial partnerships across strategic sectors.