Mr Kwabena Baah-Duodu, Ghana’s Deputy High Commissioner , in the U.K. has said the Government of Ghana is determined to push through its economic reforms with the continued support and co-operation of its development partners.

He said the stage is now set for the consolidation of the initial gains of the restructuring process which had resulted in macro-economic stability and provided the required framework for sustained development after the modest success achieved last year.

Mr Baah Duodu made these comments at a Ghana Day celebration in Glasgow, Scotland, to mark Ghana's forty fifth independence anniversary.

The function, interspersed with cultural drumming and dancing and African music by the ACRC Cultural Troupe and the Black Star Band respectively, was attended by Ghanaian residents in Glasgow and a Scottish delegation led by Professor McLeod, Vice Principal of Glasgow University.

Other Scottish officials who attended the Ghana Day celebration include Bailie Macey, Deputy Lord Provost of Glasgow; Anne Mckechin, Member of Parliament; Dr. Malcolm Green and Mr. Archie Graham, Councillor, Social Inclusion Sub-Committee.

Mr Baah-Duodu said that the thrust of government policy in the ensuing years as spelt out in the Ghana Poverty Reduction strategy will centre on improving public services particularly in Education and Agriculture, infrastructure development and enhancing the empowerment of women and children.

He commended the government and the people of Scotland for the enormous contributions that they continue to make towards the development of Ghana, and thanked the University of Glasgow for the honour bestowed on some Ghanaian dignitaries including the Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II.

On his part, Professor McLeod, Vice Principal of Glasgow University said that Scotland cherishes its friendship with the people of Ghana and would continue to support the development process in Ghana.