The Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama left Accra on late Sunday for a State Visit to the Republic of Turkey.

Official statement from the presidency indicated that the visit is at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart President Abdullah Gül.

“The two Leaders will use the opportunity to discuss shared objectives in advancing trade, economic and cultural cooperation between Ghana and Turkey”, the statement noted.

About 60 Ghanaian Business Executives and Entrepreneurs drawn from various private sector institutions are currently in Turkey to participate in a business and investment forum organized as a part of President Mahama’s visit to Turkey.

The two countries have good relations and is expected it will continue with both countries benefitting mutually in their diplomatic ties.

The statement added that President Mahama will also attend the 20th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday, January 25 to Tuesday, January 29.

Issaka Adams / NationalTurk Africa News