ACCRA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday held bilateral talks with the British Prime Minister Theresa May as part of his three-day visit to the UK.
Akufo-Addo and May met to strengthen the ties of co-operation between the two countries, and move the bilateral relations to a point beyond aid, according to a statement from the Presidency of Ghana.
The two leaders also discussed issues bordering on next year's Commonwealth Summit.
Akufo-Addo said he was hopeful that the tenure of office of both leaders would be marked by the strengthening of the bilateral relations between Ghana and the UK for the mutual benefit of the two countries and their respective populations.
He said Ghana was looking forward eagerly to next year's Commonwealth Summit to be held in London, which would provide the opportunity to reinvigorate the Commonwealth around its theme of "A Common Future", and make it a dynamic instrument for the growth of the global community in the 21st Century.
May said that she and the people of the UK were looking forward to building a sound relationship, and also developing historic ties with Ghana for the next 60 years.
The British Prime Minister indicated that increasing the volumes of trade between the two countries was the key to boosting the growth, progress and prosperity of the two nations and their respective people.
She was hopeful that during her tenure of office, the UK would continue to build on the strong relationship it has with Ghana. Enditem
