Ghana and Russia have pledged to deepen inter-parliamentary cooperation following high-level talks between Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, and Chairperson of the Russian Federation Council, Valentina Matvienko. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg.
The two leaders emphasized the importance of international collaboration in addressing ecological challenges and advancing sustainable development. They identified key areas of cooperation, including expanding parliamentary friendship groups, supporting joint research initiatives, and facilitating engagements between parliamentary committees.
The meeting also explored potential partnerships in the mining, energy, and agro-industrial sectors, as well as increasing educational exchanges through scholarships for Ghanaian students to study in Russia. Speaker Bagbin praised the forum as a valuable platform for dialogue and knowledge-sharing and reiterated Ghana’s commitment to fostering closer relations with Russia through legislative diplomacy.
The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to enhance collaboration, underscoring the role of parliaments in driving global environmental and developmental agendas.
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