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US President Joe Biden has invited President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel for a State Visit.
In a statement on Wednesday, the White House said Biden and his wife Jill will host Ruto and Rachel on May 23, 2024.
“President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya for a State Visit to the United States on May 23, 2024,” read the statement in part.
White House noted that the visit will mark the 60th anniversary of U.S-Kenya diplomatic relations and 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,” White House stated.
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 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,” added White House.
President Ruto accepted the offer noting that it was a privilege that his Kenya Kwanza administration would utilise to advance economic and diplomatic ties.
“On behalf of the people and government of the Republic of Kenya, I convey my deep appreciation to POTUS and FLOTUS of the United States of America, for undertaking to host me at the White House, during a State Visit to the United States of America on May 23, 2024,” Ruto said in a statement.
The Head of State noted that Kenya views the State visit as a high-profile opportunity to articulate a new era of dynamic partnership aimed at transforming trade and investment, green energy and climate action and digital technology and innovation.
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