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John Aggrey

Also known as: Mr John Aggrey

John Aggrey — CEO of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, promoting bilateral economic and cultural cooperation between Ghana and Russia.

2026-04-272026-09-24

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, has launched a book series examining the role of young people in international relations.

    Ghana–Russia Center CEO launches book on youth diplomacy in Moscow
  3. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, says the participation of young Ghanaians in the festival presents an opportunity to develop people-to-people relations that could complement formal diplomatic ties between Accra and M

    Ghanaian delegates at IYF 2026 could become bridges for stronger Russia ties – John Aggrey
  4. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, says the ongoing 2026 International Festival of Youth (IYF) in Russia could open pathways to business partnerships, scholarships and joint ventures for Ghanaian participants.

    Russia’s Youth Festival could unlock business partnerships and scholarships for Ghanaian youth – John Aggrey
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Ghanaian entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, has been honoured with the international “Public Diplomacy Leader” award in the Business Diplomacy category at a ceremony held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    Ghanaian John Aggrey honoured with ‘Public Diplomacy Leader’ award in Ethiopia
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The Ghana-Russia Center delegation was led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Aggrey.

    Ghana-Russia Center pledges stronger trade and investment ties after meeting Russian Ambassador
  9. Joy Online

    The delegation, led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, and the Centre’s Head of Business Development and Innovations, Ziona Ayorkor Holm, was received by Ghana’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Ru

    Ghana Russia Center seeks stronger institutional ties with Ghana Embassy in Moscow
  10. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer John Aggrey delivered a presentation on “Tools for Developing Regional Tourism: Sharing Best Practices,” highlighting strategies for building competitive tourism destinations through innovation, strategic partnerships, and cultural unity.

    Ghana showcases tourism expertise at Siberian Hospitality Forum in Russia
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The Ghanaian delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, Mr John Aggrey, and the organisation’s Head of Business Development and Innovations, Madam Ziona Ayorkor Holm.

    Ghana-Russia Center signs landmark cooperation agreements at KazanForum 2026
  13. Joy Online

    The dialogue was moderated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, who underscored the importance of structured economic cooperation and stronger commercial partnerships between Ghana and Russia.

    Ghana declares ‘Open for Business’ at inaugural Russia-Ghana dialogue in Kazan
  14. April 2026
  15. Joy Online

    The Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations (GRCCR), under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, John Aggrey, and Head of Business Development and Innovations, Madam Ziona Ayorkor Holm, was a key player, contributing significantly to the momentum of the operation.

    Cooperatives and stakeholders unite in major beach cleanup and coastal restoration in Accra

Yesterday

  1. Ghana–Russia Center CEO launches youth diplomacy book in Moscow

    John Aggrey, CEO of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, unveiled "Generation Diplomacy: Youth Shaping International Relations" at HSE University in Moscow on 21 September 2026. The book examines young people's role in international relations through innovation and cooperation across borders.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghanaian youth at 2026 festival could strengthen Russia ties

    Ghanaian delegates at the 2026 International Youth Festival in Ekaterinburg could help strengthen Ghana-Russia relations through networks that translate into trade, investment, education and technology partnerships, according to the CEO of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 13 September

  1. Russia's youth festival offers pathways for Ghanaian partnerships

    Over 20 Ghanaian youth are participating in the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia, where the CEO of the Ghana Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations says the event could unlock business partnerships, scholarships and joint ventures in entrepreneurship, technology, media, education and culture.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Ghanaian CEO awarded for public diplomacy leadership in Ethiopia

    John Aggrey, CEO of the Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, received the international "Public Diplomacy Leader" award in the Business Diplomacy category at a ceremony in Addis Ababa for his work promoting economic and cultural cooperation between Ghana and Russia through business engagement and youth development.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ghana-Russia Center pledges stronger trade and investment ties

    The Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations met with the newly appointed Russian Ambassador to Ghana to reaffirm commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education, innovation, culture and people-to-people relations.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ghana-Russia Center seeks deeper ties with Moscow Embassy

    The Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations met with Ghana's Ambassador to Russia to strengthen institutional cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, technology transfer, and cultural diplomacy, positioning Ghana as a gateway for Russian businesses into West Africa.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Ghana participates in Siberian Hospitality Forum tourism event

    Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations representatives participated in the Siberian Hospitality Forum "Wild Plants" in Novosibirsk, Russia, where CEO John Aggrey presented on developing regional tourism through innovation and strategic partnerships.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghana-Russia Center signs three cooperation agreements at KazanForum

    The Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations signed three major cooperation agreements during the 17th International Economic Forum in Kazan, Russia, with the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan, and the African Initiative News Agency. The agreements aim to deepen economic cooperation, facilitate investment, enhance institutional partnerships, and promote visibility of investment opportunities across Africa.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ghana reaffirms economic cooperation commitment with Russia

    Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Russia at the inaugural Russia-Ghana Dialogue held in Kazan. Ghana's Ambassador described the country as an attractive investment destination and a strategic gateway to West Africa and the AfCFTA, declaring that "Ghana is open for business."

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Beach cleanup removes decades of waste from Accra coastline

    A large-scale cleanup and coastal restoration initiative along the Chorkor Chemuena–Lante Maamli stretch in Accra removed deeply embedded waste accumulated over four decades, using mechanised equipment from 21–24 April followed by volunteer-led cleanup on 25 April 2026.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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