Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe
Jill Biden will promote women and youth empowerment — and attend a Jordanian royal wedding — during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Published - May 26, 2023, 11:22 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 21, 2023, 03:37 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will promote empowerment for women and young people — and attend a Jordanian royal wedding — during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
The first lady was scheduled to depart Wednesday on a six-day trip that will take her to Jordan, Egypt, Morocco and Portugal. Her office shared some details first with The Associated Press.
It will be Biden's first Middle East visit as first lady. She traveled to Namibia and Kenya in February.
“The first lady believes that supporting youth across the world is critical to our common future, with education, health, and empowerment at the heart of it,” said Vanessa Valdivia, her spokesperson.
