Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory on December 7.

This was contained in a statement issued and copied to Ghana News Agency by the Chinese President on Tuesday.

He expressed the hope that under the leadership of President Mahama, Ghana would continuously make greater progress in development.

President Hu said China cherished the traditional friendship between the two countries and is willing to make joint efforts with Ghana to expand exchanges at various levels and deepen mutual beneficial cooperation in all fields.

“We will unceasingly promote China-Ghana friendly and cooperative relations to a new stage and bring more tangible benefits to our two countries and peoples,” he added.