May 08, 2024
By Highpoint Digest News
Atlanta, GA – (Highpoint Digest) – The City of Atlanta proudly announces 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 before heading to a State Visit at the White House in Washington, D.C., where he will meet with President Joe Biden, marking 60 years of U.S.-Kenya diplomatic ties.
“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.
President Ruto’s visit to Atlanta reflects the city’s vibrant growth and global importance. The Kenyan President will 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. 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.
More information will be announced on the visit within the news few weeks.
Source: City of Atlanta
Image courtesy of the City of Atlanta
