U.S. top diplomat Blinken set to visit Kenya next week
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal from next week, the State Department said.
In Nairobi, Blinken will meet with President Uhuru Kenyatta to discuss topics including cooperation on ending the COVID-19 pandemic and regional security issues such as Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan.
“…and building back to a more inclusive global economy, combatting the climate crisis, revitalizing our democracies, and advancing peace and security,” read part of the statement.
Blinken will travel next to Abuja to meet with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss cooperation on global health security, expanding energy access and revitalizing democracy, it said.
In Dakar, Blinken will meet with Senegalese President Macky Sall “to reaffirm the close partnership between our two countries,” the statement said.
“The Secretary will engage in events that highlight America’s strong commercial relationship with Senegal, amplify the role of female Senegalese entrepreneurs, and showcase the U.S. partnership to combat the COVID-19 pandemic,” the statement read.
