Accra, March 4, GNA - The German President Horst K=F6hler has congratulated Ghana on the 48th Independence anniversary that falls on Sunday.

A statement issued by the German Embassy in Accra on Friday said President K=F6hler commended Ghana "for a stable state dedicated to the welfare of its citizens and as an anchor of stability in the Region".

The German President assured Ghanaians that the Federal Republic of Germany would continue to be a reliable partner of Ghana.