On September 12, 1962, N.S. Khrushchev met with Saudi Arabian representative Ahmad Shukeiry in Gagra to discuss various global issues. They covered Soviet intervention in Egypt and the Middle East, European imperialism in Africa, the Algerian and Indonesian struggles against colonial powers, and US elections and labor unions. Khrushchev emphasized the USSR’s competition with the capitalist world, while Shukeiry expressed gratitude for Soviet support in Arab and anti-imperialist movements, including Palestine. They also discussed potential Soviet-Saudi diplomatic relations and Khrushchev’s possible visit to the UN General Assembly.

On July 26, 1962, N.S. Khrushchev met with Moroccan Ambassador Abdel’kebir El-Fassi to discuss Soviet-Moroccan relations. El-Fassi expressed gratitude for Soviet support during the Suez Crisis and in decolonization efforts and emphasized Morocco’s desire to strengthen political, economic, and military ties with the USSR. The conversation also covered regional issues, including Algeria’s internal situation, Morocco’s concerns over Mauritania’s independence, and efforts to free Moroccan territory from Spanish control.

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.

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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.

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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.