President John Dramani Mahama is set to travel to France on Monday, April 6, 2026, to participate in the 2026 ‘One Health Summit’ and hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The visit, undertaken at the invitation of President Macron, will begin in Lyon, where Mahama is expected to co-chair the Summit’s high-level segment alongside his French counterpart. The gathering will bring together global leaders, Health ministers and experts to deliberate on reforms to international health systems, food sustainability and responses to emerging health threats.
President Mahama is scheduled to deliver two keynote addresses, outlining Ghana’s position on global health architecture and broader health security commitments, with discussions expected to culminate in efforts to strengthen international cooperation.
Following the summit, the President will travel to Paris for official engagements, including a bilateral meeting with President Macron at the Elysée Palace on April 8. Talks are expected to focus on deepening Ghana–France relations across sectors such as health, education, trade, investment and regional security.
The visit also includes a meeting with French Senate President Gérard Larcher, underscoring efforts to strengthen parliamentary ties. President Mahama is expected to return to Accra after concluding his engagements.