German President departs

Accra, Jan 14, GNA - The President of the Federal Republic of Germany Horst Kohler left Accra this afternoon for Berlin after a four-day state visit.

His wife Eva-Luisa Kohler and a delegation of over 100 accompanied President Kohler.

During his visit the German President held bilateral talks with President John Agyekum Kufuor and met Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. He also attended the German-African Partnership Forum held in Accra.

President Kufuor, senior government officials, members of diplomatic corps and senior service personnel, saw off President Kohler at the airport.

Presidents Olusegun Obansanjo of Nigeria, Feftus Mogae of Botswana, Faure Gnassingbe of Togo, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia and Dr Yayi Boni of Benin who also attended the Forum were also seen off by President Kufour.