President John Dramani Mahama is set to visit France on Monday to attend a major global health summit and hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The visit, at the invitation of President Macron, will see Mr Mahama participate in the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon, where world leaders and health experts will discuss challenges facing global health systems.
Mr Mahama is expected to co-chair the high-level segment of the summit alongside President Macron on Tuesday. The event will focus on issues including sustainable food production, global health security and strategies to strengthen international cooperation.
During the summit, the Ghanaian president will deliver two keynote addresses. The first will be at a meeting on global health architecture, co-chaired by President Macron and World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, where discussions will centre on reforms to global health initiatives.
His second address will open the high-level segment for heads of state and government, where he is expected to outline Ghana’s position and commitments on global health security.
On Wednesday, Mr Mahama will travel to Paris for bilateral talks with President Macron at the Élysée Palace.
The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening relations between Ghana and France, with key areas including health, education, trade, investment and regional security.
Ahead of the meeting, Mr Mahama will also meet Gérard Larcher, President of the French Senate.
The president is expected to return to Accra shortly after the talks.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
