Sunyani, Aug 23, GNA - Nomsah E. Matsebula, Queen of Swaziland, has lauded the good ties between her country and Ghana and called for further co-operation for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Speaking during a courtesy call on Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo, Brong Ahafo Regional Minister in Sunyani, the Queen said the similarities in the cultures of the two countries called for greater efforts "to cement this relationship".

She conveyed the greetings of the King of Swaziland to the Minister, chiefs and people of Brong Ahafo and lauded the hospitality accorded her since she arrived in the country.

Mr Marfo gave a brief history of Brong Ahafo and noted the good relations between Ghana and Swaziland which he traced to the era of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first President.

He expressed the hope that the Queen's visit would help initiate and strengthen ties between the chiefs and people of the region and the chiefs and people of Swaziland.

The Regional Minister and the Queen exchanged gifts on behalf of the people of their respective countries.

Queen Matsebula and her entourage were later thrilled by Tanokrom cultural troupe at a reception hosted by the Minister.