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The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden to Travel to Egypt, Kenya and South Africa

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa the week of June 7, 2010.

While in Egypt, the Vice President will meet with President Mubarak to discuss a full range of bilateral and regional issues.

The Vice President will then meet with key leaders in Kenya, including Kenyan President Kibaki and Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga. 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.

Finally, the Vice President 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.

The Vice President and Dr. Biden will represent the United States at the opening ceremonies of the June 11-July 11, 2010 FIFA World Cup, and attend the U.S. Men’s National Team’s first game, before returning to Washington, DC.

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