Full text: Kamala Harris’ speech upon arrival in Accra
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.
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.
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