Ghana Expresses Interest in Co-operation with Russia in Education
Ghana Expresses Interest in Co-operation with Russia in Education
14 May
For Ghana, the most attractive area for co-operation with the Russian Federation is education. This was stated by John Aggrey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana-Russia Centre for Trade and Relations, at the 17th International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum".
“Education is our primary focus. We focus on engineering and agriculture. Thanks to KazanForum, we are gaining opportunities for further international co-operation. It is a great honour for us,” he said.
John Aggrey also stated that Tatarstan is of particular interest to Ghana within Russia. According to him, the country is exploring the prospects for further co-operation with the republic.
Co-operation with Ghana in the field of education is already under way. Pavel Moiseev, Rector of Derzhavin Tambov State University, reported that joint programmes for teaching the Russian language are being implemented, both online and through language centres in Ghana. Engagement with the country's educational organisations is also taking place through double-degree programmes and academic mobility.
“In addition, we are discussing the possibility of implementing targeted training programmes for Ghanaian enterprises, including for the public sector. And, of course, educational co-operation is being carried out through continuing education programmes: from management courses to pedagogy, creative industries, medicine, and so on,” stated Pavel Moiseev.
He also expressed an interest in developing ties between Russian regions, including the Tambov Region, and Ghana. The establishment of such links facilitates the implementation of joint investment projects and growth in trade turnover.
As part of this year's KazanForum, a round table entitled “Russia – Ghana” was held, bringing together for the first time on one platform the key players shaping economic relations between the two countries. The event addressed topics such as how many students from Ghana Russian universities are prepared to admit under quotas and contracts, how to structure deals between the two states under current conditions, where Russian technologies can meet Ghana's needs, and other issues.
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The International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” is being held in Kazan from 12 to 17 May 2026. In accordance with a decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, the Forum acquired federal status in 2023, becoming the main platform for interaction between Russia and the Islamic world.
Representatives from 103 countries have registered for KazanForum 2026.
The Forum’s 2026 business programme includes 149 events across 21 tracks. Several international exhibitions will be held as part of the Forum: The International Exhibition of Co-operation between Russia and the Islamic World, the “Innovations. Investment. Infrastructure” Exhibition, the International Real Estate Exhibition and Conference, and the Kazan Halal Market Trade Fair. The agenda also includes: the Forum of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of OIC Countries, the Forum of Young Diplomats, the Forum of Young Entrepreneurs, meetings of intergovernmental commissions and bilateral conferences, festivals, gastronomic and sports projects, including the “Business on Horseback” horse race and the International Jockeys’ Championship.
In 2026, Kazan holds the status of Cultural Capital of the Islamic World. Cultural co‑operation will be one of the key themes of the humanitarian agenda – during the Forum, the Congress of Ministers of Culture of OIC Countries and the 15th Session of the ICESCO General Conference will be held. The programme will conclude with the “Izge Bolgar Zhyeni” gathering in Bolgar, dedicated to the Day of the Official Adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria.
The full programme of the Event is available on the Forum’s official website.
The Roscongress Foundation acts as the Operator for the preparation and holding of the Event, whereas ANO “Directorate for Sports and Social Projects” serves as the Operator’s Executive Directorate.
“Education is our primary focus. We focus on engineering and agriculture. Thanks to KazanForum, we are gaining opportunities for further international co-operation. It is a great honour for us,” he said.
John Aggrey also stated that Tatarstan is of particular interest to Ghana within Russia. According to him, the country is exploring the prospects for further co-operation with the republic.
Co-operation with Ghana in the field of education is already under way. Pavel Moiseev, Rector of Derzhavin Tambov State University, reported that joint programmes for teaching the Russian language are being implemented, both online and through language centres in Ghana. Engagement with the country's educational organisations is also taking place through double-degree programmes and academic mobility.
“In addition, we are discussing the possibility of implementing targeted training programmes for Ghanaian enterprises, including for the public sector. And, of course, educational co-operation is being carried out through continuing education programmes: from management courses to pedagogy, creative industries, medicine, and so on,” stated Pavel Moiseev.
He also expressed an interest in developing ties between Russian regions, including the Tambov Region, and Ghana. The establishment of such links facilitates the implementation of joint investment projects and growth in trade turnover.
As part of this year's KazanForum, a round table entitled “Russia – Ghana” was held, bringing together for the first time on one platform the key players shaping economic relations between the two countries. The event addressed topics such as how many students from Ghana Russian universities are prepared to admit under quotas and contracts, how to structure deals between the two states under current conditions, where Russian technologies can meet Ghana's needs, and other issues.
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The International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” is being held in Kazan from 12 to 17 May 2026. In accordance with a decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, the Forum acquired federal status in 2023, becoming the main platform for interaction between Russia and the Islamic world.
Representatives from 103 countries have registered for KazanForum 2026.
The Forum’s 2026 business programme includes 149 events across 21 tracks. Several international exhibitions will be held as part of the Forum: The International Exhibition of Co-operation between Russia and the Islamic World, the “Innovations. Investment. Infrastructure” Exhibition, the International Real Estate Exhibition and Conference, and the Kazan Halal Market Trade Fair. The agenda also includes: the Forum of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of OIC Countries, the Forum of Young Diplomats, the Forum of Young Entrepreneurs, meetings of intergovernmental commissions and bilateral conferences, festivals, gastronomic and sports projects, including the “Business on Horseback” horse race and the International Jockeys’ Championship.
In 2026, Kazan holds the status of Cultural Capital of the Islamic World. Cultural co‑operation will be one of the key themes of the humanitarian agenda – during the Forum, the Congress of Ministers of Culture of OIC Countries and the 15th Session of the ICESCO General Conference will be held. The programme will conclude with the “Izge Bolgar Zhyeni” gathering in Bolgar, dedicated to the Day of the Official Adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria.
The full programme of the Event is available on the Forum’s official website.
The Roscongress Foundation acts as the Operator for the preparation and holding of the Event, whereas ANO “Directorate for Sports and Social Projects” serves as the Operator’s Executive Directorate.
