KAZAN, May 15. /TASS/. Companies from Ghana are eager to work with Russian partners, as they see great potential in such cooperation, Ziona Ayokor Holm, Head of Business Development and Innovation at the Ghana-Russian Trade and Relations Center, said at the 17th International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum."

"We see enormous potential in the Republic of Tatarstan, and in the Russian Federation as a whole. There are many initiatives here. <...> We have good enterprises and excellent entrepreneurs who are ready to cooperate with Russia and are ready to help improve relations between Russia and Ghana. We believe that the time is right for the two countries to work together. And we are ready to offer opportunities to representatives from Russia who want to collaborate with us in Ghana," she said.

In turn, John Aggrey, CEO of the Ghana–Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations, noted that Ghana is open to cooperation and the KazanForum is a great place to begin relevant discussions.

"There are several proposals for visits in August and October for further discussions. We very much hope that in two to three years these discussions will translate into real benefits for all of us," he said.

The 17th International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" is underway from May 12 to 17 in Kazan. TASS is the forum's general media partner.