US vice president Kamala Harris arrived in Accra, Ghana on Sunday afternoon to begin her nine-day trip to Africa.
Amidst drumming and dancing, she was welcomed by vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and other government officials.
Kamala Harris could not hide her excitement as she greeted the teeming crown at the Kotoka International Airport to welcome her.
Below is her address as she begins her three-day working visit to Ghana;
On behalf of the president and our entire nation, we bring you greetings and we are looking forward to this trip and the very important relationship and friendship between the people of the United States and those who live on the continent of Africa.
I'm very excited about the future of Africa. I'm very excited about the impact of the future of Africa on the rest of the world, including the United States of America. When I look at what is happening on this continent and the fact that the median age is 19 years old and what that tells us about the growth of opportunity, of innovation, of possibilities, I see in all of that great opportunity, not only for the people of this continent but the people of the world.
Especially when we understand that by the year 2050, we believe one in four people on earth will be on the continent of Africa. The partnership between this continent, its people and the people of the United States and reinforces the work that we will continue to do together. Be that on addressing the climate crisis, to supply chains to our work together on international rules and norms.
In particular, on this trip, I intend to do work that is focused on increasing investments here on the continent and facilitating economic growth and opportunity 1.2s specifically in the areas of economic empowerment of women and girls. 1.5s Empowerment of youth. Entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, and supporting the work that must be done to increase food security, including adaptation to the effects of the climate crisis.
I look forward to my meetings with President Nana Akufo-Addo, President Suluhu Samiya and President Hichilema. We will build on the previous meetings I have had with each of them to strengthen democracy and good governance, promote peace and security, build on long-term economic growth, and strengthen our business ties.
I also look forward during this visit to meeting with entrepreneurs and artists and students and farmers to witness firsthand the extraordinary innovation and creativity that is occurring on this continent and inspiring the world. We have a lot of work ahead of us. And again, I'm so very excited to be here and I thank you all for the very warm welcome.
Thank you.
Latest Stories
-
AFCON 2025: ‘It’s very disappointing’ – Michail Antonio on Ghana’s potential failure to qualify
4 seconds -
NLC secures injunction against Ghana Highway Authority industrial strike
13 mins -
Pencils of Promise commissions 3 Unit Classroom block for Adaklu Seva Basic School
20 mins -
Ghana Library Association embraces AI as it seeks to improve service delivery
22 mins -
2024 Election: Kumasi market Queens pledge to choose NPP gov’t
34 mins -
Full Supreme Court ruling on vacant seats controversy
34 mins -
MPs seat can only be vacated if they switch political parties in Parliament – Supreme Court
40 mins -
KMJ, Doreen Avio to host 2024 Ghana Music Awards UK
45 mins -
Severe water shortage hits two schools in Northern Region
55 mins -
Ghana needs a concise national innovation strategy – Professor Kwaku Atuahene-Gima
1 hour -
We’ll expand technology to combat corruption – Joe Ghartey
1 hour -
Economic hardships: Dr Takyi calls for overhaul amid Cedi crisis, skyrocketing debt, and inflation woes
1 hour -
Pneumonia; biggest infectious killer of children worldwide – UNICEF
1 hour -
Okyeame Kwame idolises David Dontoh for his ‘Ghanaman’ influence
1 hour -
22,000 bags of expired rice allegedly distributed to SHSs across Ghana – Ablakwa
2 hours