Russia became one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Ghana back in 1958. Moscow helped the republic create industrial facilities, develop social infrastructure and train national personnel, Vladimir Putin recalled in a meeting with Ghanaian President John Makhama in the Kremlin. The main statement of the President of Russia: Ghana ranks 12th in terms of the volume of trade with Russia among all African countries. At the same time, the trade cycle between the countries is one of the largest among sub-Saharan African countries; In the months of January - August, the trade turnover between Russia and Ghana increased by 6%; Russia will continue to help Ghana in training experts. Currently, 649 citizens of the republic study in Russian educational institutions; Moscow is interested in strengthening coordination with Ghana on international platforms and is grateful for the support of Russian resolutions at the United Nations; Russia welcomes Ghana's independent foreign policy and its stance in the fight against neo-colonialism. Video not loading? Look at Mach!