WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will promote empowerment for women and young people, and attend Jordan's royal wedding, during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. It will be Biden's first Middle East visit as first lady. President Joe Biden and the first lady have a deep and longstanding friendship with the crown prince's parents, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. Abdullah also visited Biden at his home in Delaware after Biden returned to private life. In Egypt and Morocco, Jill Biden will connect with women and young people while focusing on U.S. investments that help support education programs and efforts to increase economic opportunity.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 26, 2023 16:48 UTC