NEW DELHI, AUG 14 (UNI):- President Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Nation on the eve of 68th Independence Day, in New Delhi on Thursday. UNI PHOTO-121U

With India trying to boost its relations with African countries, President Pranab Mukherjee will embark on a six-day visit to Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Namibia from Sunday, June 12.

During his trip, President Mukherjee will be accompanied by a minister of state, four members of Parliament, senior officials and a business delegation.

On his arrival, he will be received by vice-President of the Republic of Ghana, Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur.

The President will hold meetings with respective heads of the three nations and a number of agreements are also likely to be signed during the visit.

The President will interact with the Indian community at a reception organised at the Indian high commission. He will also unveil a statue of Mahatma Gandhi gifted by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations.

In the second leg of his visit starting June 14, the President will arrive in Abidjan, where he will have a meeting with Republic of Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara and also sign a number of agreements.

In the last leg of his visit, President Mukherjee will arrive in the Namibian capital Windhoek on June 15.

It said during the visit, discussions will be held on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest.