By Francis Kobena Tandoh
President John Dramani Mahama will undertake an official visit to France on Monday, at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, the presidency has announced.
According to communications from the Jubilee House, President Mahama will attend the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon, after which he will hold bilateral talks with President Macron at he ‘Elysee Palace in France.
President Mahama, the founder and driving force behind the Accra Reset Initiative, will co-chair the High-Level segment of the One Health Summit with President Macron on Tuesday. The Summit convenes world leaders, health ministers, and global health experts to discuss pressing issues related to global health systems, sustainable food production, and joint strategies to address health challenges.
The Ghanaian leader, according to the presidency will deliver two keynote addresses, the first during a meeting on a Global Health Architecture, which will be co-chaired by President Macron and Dr. Tendros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization. Participants will discuss reforms to global health initiatives and endorse a Political Declaration on strengthening international health cooperation.
The second keynote will be delivered at the start of the high-level segment for heads of state and government, where President Mahama will outline Ghana’s commitments and views on global health security.
President Mahama, will on Wednesday, April 8 undertake an official visit to the ‘Elysee Palace for a bilateral meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. The discussions between the two leaders will centre on strengthening Ghana-France bilateral relations and exploring cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including health, education, trade, investment, and regional security.
Before the meeting at the ‘Elysee Palace, the president will be received by His Excellency Gerard Larcher, President of the French Senate, at the Senate House.
President Mahama is expected to return to the Ghanaian capital, Accra shortly after the meeting at the ‘Elysee Palace. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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