President Biden and Kenyan President Ruto held a joint press conference at the White House to mark 60 years of partnership between their countries. The leaders highlighted the positive impact of their collaboration on global issues and outlined key areas of cooperation.
Firstly, President Biden announced plans to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally, recognizing years of joint efforts in counterterrorism operations that have targeted ISIS and al-Shabaab in East Africa. The leaders also emphasized their mutual support for Ukraine and commitment to upholding the U.N. Charter.
