President John Dramani Mahama is set to undertake an official visit to France, where he will participate in high-level global health discussions and hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to a statement from the Presidency, the visit, scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026, is at the invitation of President Macron. It will see President Mahama attend the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon before proceeding to Paris for official engagements.
At the summit, President Mahama is expected to play a key role, co-chairing the high-level segment alongside President Macron. The meeting will bring together heads of state, health ministers and global experts to discuss critical issues related to global health systems, food sustainability and coordinated responses to emerging health threats.
The President is expected to deliver two keynote addresses during the summit. The first will focus on global health architecture and will be presented at a session co-chaired by President Macron and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization. Discussions are expected to centre on reforms to global health systems and the adoption of a political declaration to strengthen international cooperation.
His second address will be delivered at the opening of the high-level segment for heads of state, where he is expected to outline Ghana’s position and commitments on global health security.
Beyond the summit, President Mahama will undertake a series of diplomatic engagements in Paris, including a bilateral meeting with President Macron at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, April 8.
The talks are expected to focus on strengthening Ghana–France relations, covering areas such as health, education, trade, investment and regional security.
Ahead of the bilateral meeting, President Mahama will also hold discussions with Gérard Larcher at the French Senate as part of efforts to deepen parliamentary and institutional ties between the two countries.
The visit underscores Ghana’s growing role in global policy discussions, particularly in health diplomacy, and highlights efforts to position the country as a key player in international cooperation.
President Mahama is expected to return to Accra after completing his engagements in Paris.
