Ghana is looking to tap into Ukraine’s cutting-edge drone technology as part of a broader security and development strategy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed following a high-level conversation with Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, July 11, 2025.
President Zelenskyy took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the fruitful outcome of their dialogue.
I had a good conversation with the President of Ghana, @JDMahama. We share a mutual interest in developing bilateral cooperation
He stated.
At the heart of the conversation was Ghana’s ambition to transform its agro-industrial sector through a robust food logistics hub.
This initiative directly aligns with Ghana’s national development goals aimed at improving food security, minimising post-harvest losses, and becoming a major agricultural processing and distribution centre in West Africa.
As a top producer of key crops like cocoa, cassava, and maize, Ghana continues to grapple with outdated farming practices, inadequate infrastructure, and the impacts of climate change.
A strategic partnership with Ukraine, which has extensive agro-industrial experience, is expected to introduce innovations that could address these systemic challenges.
The idea of establishing a food logistics hub is not new. It was also discussed during the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos between then-President Nana Akufo-Addo and President Zelenskyy, signifying consistent interest from Ghana.
Drone Technology Partnership with Ukraine
One of the most significant revelations from the recent talks is Ghana’s strong interest in Ukrainian drone technology.
Ghana is also interested in our technologies, the production of various types of drones, and the experience Ukraine has gained during this war
