Ghana is set to host a delegation of Belarusian mining equipment manufacturers next week in a move expected to boost industrial investment, strengthen the mining value chain and support the country’s broader economic transformation agenda.
President John Dramani Mahama announced the planned visit during the maiden Ghana-Belarus Business Forum in Minsk, describing it as a significant step towards attracting technology, capital and expertise into Ghana’s productive sectors.
The visit comes at a time when Ghana is seeking to increase local value addition in the mining industry, improve equipment availability for mining operations and expand industrial activity to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
President Mahama said Ghana had reached an agreement with the Belarusian manufacturers, whose expertise in heavy-duty mining machinery could support the country’s mining, construction and infrastructure sectors.
Industry analysts believe the engagement could open opportunities for equipment assembly, technology transfer, skills development and local partnerships, helping reduce reliance on imported machinery and strengthening Ghana’s industrial base.
The President used the forum to market Ghana as a preferred investment destination, highlighting the country’s access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market of more than 1.4 billion people.
He noted that investors establishing operations in Ghana would benefit not only from the country’s domestic market but also from access to regional and continental markets.
President Mahama said the Government’s $10 billion five-year “Big Push” Infrastructure Programme was creating significant opportunities for foreign investors in sectors such as transportation, logistics, energy, construction and manufacturing.
According to him, investments in roads, railways, ports and industrial infrastructure are expected to lower business costs, improve connectivity and enhance competitiveness across the economy.
He indicated that Belarusian companies possess expertise that could contribute significantly to these efforts, particularly in mining equipment manufacturing, road construction machinery and industrial engineering.
The potential collaboration is also expected to support Ghana’s efforts to develop local industries capable of supplying equipment and services to the mining sector, one of the country’s leading foreign exchange earners.
President Mahama assured investors that Ghana offers political stability, a transparent regulatory environment and strong investment protection measures.
He said Government guarantees the repatriation of profits and the protection of investments, making the country an attractive destination for long-term capital.
The planned visit by the Belarusian manufacturers is to provide an opportunity for discussions with government agencies, mining companies and private sector players on potential investment projects and partnerships.
Business leaders say successful investment agreements could help increase industrial output, create skilled jobs and strengthen Ghana’s position as a manufacturing and trade hub within West Africa.
The development also aligns with Government’s strategy of leveraging foreign partnerships to drive industrialisation, technology transfer and sustainable economic growth.
