President Mahama in London to attend G8 summit

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday arrived in London in the United Kingdom, to participate in the forthcoming G8 Summit.

He would also hold bilateral discussions with David Cameron, British Prime Minister at the number 10 Downing Street before leaving for the G8 Summit on Saturday at Lancaster House.

He would also meet with William Jefferson Hague; British Foreign Secretary, the Secretary and officials of Department for International Development and Lord Mayor of London.

President Mahama is expected to deliver a lecture on “Ghana’s Democratic Gains, Economic Change and Regional Influence at Chatham House, attend the trooping of the colour event to mark the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and grant audience to All African Parliamentary Group and the Ghanaian Community.

The G8 Summit is focused on Tax, Trade and Transparency.

Source: GNA