President to visit 3 African countries from June 12

June 07, 2016 21:33

With India trying to boost its relations with African countries, President Pranab Mukherjee will embark on a six-day visit to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Namibia from June 12.

This will be first ever visit of the President to Cote d'Ivoire after both countries established diplomatic relations while it will be the first at the highest level in over two decades to Namibia.

During his trip, Mukherjee will be accompanied by a minister of state, four Members of the Parliament, senior officials and a business delegation.

The president will have meetings with the respective heads of three nations and a number of bilateral agreements are also likely to be signed during the visit.

Mukherjee will arrive in Ghana's capital Accra on June 12 on a two-day visit during which he will have meeting with President John Dramani Mahama. The two countries may sign agreements on a joint Commission and renewal of Cultural Exchange Programme.

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