"That friendship lasts for the sake of the people. We have been blessed in America with over 200,000 Ghanaians, who are a great force for our country ... it continues because of the security cooperation we maintain to keep the world safe. It continues because of our history, "said during a speech in the state capital of Accra.
Pelosi visited Ghana as chief of the forum's delegation to hold talks with President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday before speaking to lawmakers on Wednesday.
He talked about the history of the slave trade, during which slaves were taken from Ghana and transported to America, but added that the U.S. is committed to the development of the country.
"America is deeply committed to Ghana's economic development ... Together, our governments must continue to support positive development strategies that promote sustainable economic growth and raise families throughout Ghana and Africa," he continued.
In Ghana, Pelosi and other members of the American Parliament are planning talks on "regional security, sustainable and inclusive development and tomorrow's challenges including the climate crisis."
Members of the delegation include House Majority Leader James Clyburn, Caucus Republican chairman Karen Bass and representatives Barbara Lee and John Lewis.
Pelosi is also expected to visit the Cape Coast with Elmina Castles to celebrate the first anniversary of the first slaves to be shipped to America.
"I see this as a fitting and appropriate way to commemorate the 400th year because the people who were sent were forced to leave their country and be deported to the New World," Clyburn said. "I want to honor the sacrifices of our African ancestors and honor the contributions they made to building the United States of America."
Bass said: "In this message, 12 Black Caucus members will return to the African continent as members of the American Parliament. We have come a long way but we are still a long way off. The American representatives are addressing Ghana's parliament."
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