Former President John Kufuor says he is committed to advancing the interest of Ghana internationally despite vilification by the present government. Mr. Kufuor left Accra Friday night for two international engagements at New York, the United States and Sunningale, in the United Kingdom. At the invitation of the British Government through the Department of International Development (DFID), former President Kufuor will be Guest Speaker at a DFID major conference. The former President will speak on: "An African Statesman's view on the importance of understanding politics for delivering better outcomes". His spokesperson Frank Agyekum told Joy News the former president will use the opportunity advance the interest of Ghana. He said the former president will continue to serve the country despite the bad treatment meted out to him by the president Mills led government. He says the former president deeply appreciates the respect accorded him by the international community. Source: Joy News