Ghana and Russia have committed to deepening inter-parliamentary cooperation following high-level talks between Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, and Valentina Matvienko, Chairperson of the Russian Federation Council.
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 highlighted shared principles, including support for a multipolar world order, the strengthening of the United Nations’ role, and respect for the sovereignty of nations.
Key areas of cooperation identified include expanding parliamentary friendship groups, supporting joint research initiatives, and facilitating engagements between parliamentary committees.
Additionally, both sides explored partnerships in the mining, energy, and agro-industrial sectors, as well as increasing educational exchanges, particularly through scholarships for Ghanaian students to study in Russia.
Speaker Bagbin, who also chairs the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers in Africa, praised the forum as a valuable platform for dialogue and knowledge-sharing.
He commended Russia’s efforts to strengthen ties with African nations and reiterated Ghana’s commitment to fostering closer relations 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.
