The British High Commission marks the 93rd anniversary of the Queen

General News on Friday, April 26, 2019

Source: Graphic.com.gh

2019-04-26

The British High Commission in Ghana hosted a party last night at the High Commissioner's residence in Cantonments, Accra, on the occasion of the 93rd birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

Similar activities have taken place since last Sunday in the UK and around the world, while messages of goodwill have also been sent by the royal family to mark this very important and historic moment.

The celebration is marked by the celebration of several milestone events, such as the centenary of British Airways and 70 years of British export financing, the 70th anniversary of the Commonwealth, the centenary of Ghana's chief imam and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II celebrates 20 years of Asantehene on the gold stool.

Ato Afful, managing director of Graphic Communications Group Limited, members of the British community, members of the diplomatic corps, members of Parliament, ministers of state and religious, attended the event . the traditional leaders, have had great performances of artists such as Ef-eea, the Jollof Balls, the characters and King Promise who owns many of his own hits like Oh Yeah, Abena, Selfish and Tokyo – the only one hit song with London and Tema in lyrics.

Ghana beyond help

In his speech on the occasion of the Tourism Anniversary, the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr. Iain Walker, said that the Commission was working side by side with Ghana to implement its common commitments in the field of tourism. to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to ensure that no one is left behind while Ghana goes beyond aid.

To do this correctly, he said that they significantly widened the British government's footprint in Ghana by 10%, with new front-line political work on trade, trade policy, investment, defense, serious and organized crime, cybersecurity, infrastructure, climate change, illegal wildlife trade and a new diaspora bureau.

Mr Walker said it was a clear sign of their commitment to the partnership after they left the European Union, a commitment to support "Ghana Beyond Aid" and their commitment to invest in Ghana as a leader in West Africa and the Commonwealth.

Mr. Walker said, "As a High Commissioner, my goal is to prioritize and develop the UK-Ghana partnership" to further improve it.

In her address, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Gloria Akuffo, who led the government delegation to the Queen's birthday party, extended warm congratulations on behalf of President Akufo-Addo to his Majesty the Queen, to the Government and people of the United Kingdom.

She said Ghana remains a proud and active member of the Commonwealth, which also continues to promote close ties among its 33 member states on five continents.

Akuffo said the nation's 2 billion-strong, evidence-based Commonwealth Youth Policy was welcome.