US President Joe Biden set to host President Ruto for state visit in May
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 7 months ago
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto are set to travel to the United States later this year for a State Visit hosted by the country’s Head of State Joe Biden and his spouse Jill Biden.
The May 23 visit, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, will mark the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-Kenya diplomatic relations hence will “celebrate a partnership that is delivering for the people of the United States and Kenya.”
“The visit will strengthen our shared commitment to advance peace and security, expand our economic ties, and stand together in defense of democratic values,” Ms. Jean-Pierre said in a statement posted on the White House website.
“The leaders will discuss ways to bolster our cooperation in areas including people-to-people ties, trade and investment, technological innovation, climate and clean energy, health, and security.”
The statement added: “The visit will affirm our strategic partnership with Kenya and further the vision set forth at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: African leadership is essential to addressing global priorities.”
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