KiN Reports (NAIROBI)
The United States Vice President, Joe Biden is due in Kenya this June as part of a three African nation trip that will see him also attend the opening ceremony of the World Cup in South Africa. He is scheduled to meet with key leaders in Kenya including Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
A statement from the U.S. embassy in Nairobi said that Biden and his wife, Jill will also visit Egypt during their trip starting from June 7. "While in Egypt, the vice president will meet with President Mubarak to discuss a full range of bilateral and regional issues," the statement said.
While in Kenya, "In addition to discussing a range of bilateral issues, the Vice President will address our shared interests in peace and stability in the region, particularly in Sudan and Somalia," the statement said.
"The VP will travel to South Africa, where he will meet with South African Deputy President Motlanthe, South African Foreign Minister Nkoana-Mashabane, and other world leaders in attendance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa," it said.
Joe Biden is expected to watch the United States’ opening match of the tournament against England in Rustenburg, about 120 km northwest of Johannesburg, a day after the opening ceremony before returning to Washington.
While in Kenya, "In addition to discussing a range of bilateral issues, the Vice President will address our shared interests in peace and stability in the region, particularly in Sudan and Somalia," the statement said.
"The VP will travel to South Africa, where he will meet with South African Deputy President Motlanthe, South African Foreign Minister Nkoana-Mashabane, and other world leaders in attendance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa," it said.
Joe Biden is expected to watch the United States’ opening match of the tournament against England in Rustenburg, about 120 km northwest of Johannesburg, a day after the opening ceremony before returning to Washington.
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