Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta in the United States (US) has welcomed President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto to the City for an array of activities ahead of their Visit to the White House in Washington, D.C.
In a statement, the mayor detailed that the head of state and the first lady will be joining him to discuss how they can strengthen their cultural and economic partnerships.
Additionally, he noted that the two will be accorded a world-class hospitality for which Atlanta is renowned.
“On behalf of our great city, it is our honor 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.
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Other Details of the US Visit
At the same time, Ruto is scheduled to meet with civic leaders and luminaries from Atlanta’s global services industries, creative economy and international health institutions.
Also, during the different meetings, they will discuss with Mayor Dickens strategies in the development of affordable housing.
“President Ruto’s visit to Atlanta will strengthen partnerships in business, technology and innovation, education and with the African Diaspora,” added the mayor.
In addition, Ruto’s Visit to the US will forge a new relationship between Atlanta and the Republic of Kenya built upon shared goals.
“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.”
After the Atlanta Visit, the president will proceed to 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.
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Possibility of Ruto Making History
President William Ruto could make history in the United States if a request by Michael McCaul, a member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to have him invited to address a joint Congress sitting is approved.
In a letter dated April 30, McMcaul wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson requesting him to extend a formal invitation to Ruto ahead of his planned State Visit to the US.
If approved, Ruto’s address could make him the first-ever Kenyan President to address a joint Congress session and first East African President to do so in history.
“We are writing to respectfully request that you extend a formal invitation to the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, to address a joint session of Congress on his official visit to the United States,” wrote the member, in a letter also signed by Gregory Meeks, another high-ranking member.
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