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May 6, 1960

Reception of Kojo Botsio, the Leader of a Delegation of the Legislative Assembly of Ghana, and J. B. Elliot, Ambassador of Ghana in the Soviet Union, by N. S. Khrushchev

On May 6, 1960, Nikita Khrushchev met with Kojo Botsio, leader of Ghana's Legislative Assembly delegation, and J.B. Elliot, Ghana's ambassador to the USSR, to discuss Ghana’s political and economic challenges and their vision for African independence. Botsio conveyed messages from Ghanaian Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah, emphasizing the need to combat new forms of colonialism, secure economic independence, and develop infrastructure, particularly the Volta River hydroelectric project. Ghana expressed interest in technical and financial aid from the Soviet Union to support its socialist development agenda. Khrushchev assured Ghana of Soviet goodwill and potential collaboration while highlighting the challenges of colonial resistance. Both sides agreed on the importance of African liberation and socialist solidarity, with Khrushchev expressing support for future cooperation through on-site assessments by Soviet specialists.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

May 6, 1960

Reception of a Delegation of the Legislative Assembly of Ghana by N. S. Khrushchev

On May 6, 1960, Nikita Khrushchev hosted a delegation from Ghana’s Legislative Assembly led by Kojo Botsio. The meeting celebrated Ghana’s recent independence and reinforced the mutual commitment to global peace and anti-colonialism. Botsio expressed gratitude for the Soviet invitation and shared greetings and a commemorative gift from Ghana’s Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah. Khrushchev praised Ghana’s fight for independence and pledged Soviet support for African nations striving for freedom. Discussions included economic cooperation, with Khrushchev proposing trade exchanges such as Ghanaian coffee and cocoa for Soviet goods. Botsio conveyed Nkrumah’s invitation for Khrushchev to visit Ghana, to which Khrushchev responded positively, pending further arrangements. The meeting highlighted the USSR’s ideological opposition to colonialism and support for newly independent states, emphasizing mutual respect and future collaboration.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

June 16, 1966

Directive to the Soviet Representative, Vienna

The USSR was concerned that the IAEA might endeavor to complete an atomic research center in Ghana on which it had already expended considerable resources. This document provides guidance to its Vienna representative.

July 11, 1961

Record of Conversation between Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers Cde. N.S. Khrushchev and President of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah and Those Accompanying Him

Khrushchev discusses the Soviet Union's plans to build a communist society, emphasizing advancements in industrial and agricultural development and the application of Marxist-Leninist principles. Nkrumah, expressing Ghana’s commitment to socialism and African unity, requests Soviet economic, military, and technical aid to strengthen Ghana’s economy and support liberation movements across Africa. Khrushchev reaffirms the USSR's anti-colonial stance, agreeing to study Ghana’s proposals while also suggesting trade as a foundation for sustainable economic collaboration. The leaders discuss specific initiatives, including support for partisan training centers and potential Soviet assistance for Ghana’s infrastructure, highlighting shared aspirations for global peace and the advancement of socialism.

September 3, 1965

Record of Premier Zhou Enlai’s Fourth Conversation with Guinea’s Minister of Posts and Communications Minister Diop

Zhou Enlai and Alhassane Diop discuss prospects a second Asian-African Conference as well as Soviet policy toward the Vietnam War.