Accra, April 6, GNA – President John Agyekum Kufuor on Tuesday commended Britain for her substantial support to the socio-economic development of Ghana, especially for the past three years.
He said, government therefore, looked forward for more assistance to improve the living standards of Ghanaians.
President Kufuor made the commendation when Mr Gordon Wetherel, British High Commissioner accredited to Ghana presented his Letters of Credence at the Castle, Osu.
He said: “Your predecessor Dr Roderick Allen Pullen distinguished himself as a very good envoy and played a major role in this assistance and I hope you would emulate him and improve on the British assistance to Ghana.” President Kufuor said Britain had also endeared herself to the African Continent and played a leading role within the G8 in the implementation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Initiative geared towards democratic rule and Africa to take its initiative for socio-economic development.
Mr Wetherel said there had been a very positive relationship between Ghana and Britain, not only at the bilateral level but on regional and international issues.
He said records available indicated that assistance from the Department For International Development (DFID) had ensured a remarkable improvement in the living standards of the people, especially those in the Northern parts of Ghana.
Mr Wetherel said, “during my tenure of office, I look forward with more confidence for action than discussions on the key issues and give them the meaningful push for success”.
Ambassadors Present Letter Of Credentials
Source: GhanaWeb
