The United
States of America intends to increase investments on the African continent to
propel economic growth.
This was
announced by Vice-President Kamala Harris on her arrival in Ghana as part of a
nine-day working visit to the continent.
She was in the
company of her husband Douglas Emhoff and other top officials in the US
government.
Madam Harris was
met by Ghana’s Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at the Kotoka International
Airport amid traditional drumming and cheers from some school pupils.
Delivering an
address, the US Vice President highlighted her commitment to holding “discussions
that will foster opportunities in various sectors of the continent.”
The US expressed
its interest in Africa when President Biden met African leaders during the
US-Africa summit in December.
In the wake of
the growing influence of China and Russia on the continent, US Secretary of
State Anthony Blinken and First lady Jill Biden have all visited parts of
Africa to deepen ties.
The visit by the
Vice president is intended to build on discussions from December’s summit.
She is also
expected to have economic discussions with President Akufo-Addo as Ghana seeks
to restructure its foreign debt.
SOURCE:CITINIEWSROOM
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