Ghana has commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for its contribution to the socioeconomic development of the country, especially in the areas of energy, educational develop­ment, humanitarian assistance, agriculture and infrastructure. "Ghana has poised a deep image of appreciation to Saudi Arabia in all necessary fields to enhance our initiatives for the mutual benefit of our citizens," said Deputy Minister of Energy, Collins Adumako-Men­sah.

He was addressing a reception in Accra on Wednesday organised by the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Accra, to mark the 94th anniversa­ry of the kingdom, established on September 23, 1932 with Arabic as its national language and the Quran as its Constitution.

In attendance at the Saudi Na­tional Day were the Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Sultan Abdul-Rahman Al-Dakhel, Saudi Arabian community in Accra, Ministers of State, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional and religious leaders, and friends of Saudi Arabia.

Mr Adomako-Mensah said Gha­na's relations with KSA dated back to the 1960s and noted with pride that her fruitful cooperation with KSA had culminated in the signing of a number of agreements be­tween the two countries, including the recent agreements on military cooperation, an agreement between the Ghana Export Promotion Cen­tre and the Saudi Export Agency, with the aim of promoting non-oil exports and business opportunities between the two countries.