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President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto are set to tour the City of Atlanta between May 20 and 21, 2024, ahead of the State Visit to the White House in Washington DC.
The Government of the City of Atlanta revealed the tour, in which the two are scheduled to meet Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
"The City of Atlanta is proud to announce the May 20-21, 2024, visit of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya. President Ruto will arrive in Atlanta ahead of a State Visit to the White House in Washington, D.C., where he will meet with President Joe Biden, marking 60 years of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic ties," the Atlanta government stated.
The Kenyan President is also set to meet with civic leaders and luminaries from Atlanta’s global services industries, creative economy and international health institutions, and further discuss with Mayor Dickens strategies in the development of affordable housing.
“On behalf of our great city, it is our honour to welcome President and First Lady Ruto to Atlanta. I look forward to learning how we can further strengthen our cultural and economic partnerships, as well as joining fellow leaders in providing the world-class hospitality for which Atlanta is renowned,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
"President Ruto’s visit to Atlanta reflects the city’s vibrant growth and global importance. President Ruto’s visit to Atlanta will strengthen partnerships in business, technology and innovation, education and with the African Diaspora. Mayor Dickens looks forward to welcoming President Ruto for this historic visit that will forge a new relationship between Atlanta and the Republic of Kenya built upon shared goals and opportunities for both the American and Kenyan people," the city added.
Ruto's visit to US
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Kenya's President and First Lady for a State Visit to the United States on May 23, 2024.
"The upcoming visit will mark the 60th anniversary of US-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," US Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in February 2024.
The leaders will discuss ways to bolster 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 US-Africa Leaders Summit: African leadership is essential to addressing global priorities," Jean-Pierre added.
