Kenyan President William Ruto is the first African leader to make a state visit to Washington since 2008. US President Joe Biden announced Kenya would be made a major non-NATO ally .
In a joint press briefing, Biden highlighted the 60 years of partnership between the US and Kenya .
Currently, 18 countries are designated as non-NATO allies, including Israel, Brazil and the Philippines. Kenya would become the first sub-Saharan African country to receive the designation. The two countries also said they would work together to support the Somali government in its fight against terrorism and pressed warring parties in Sudan for a ceasefire. They will also work on establishing a strategic dialogue dealing with artificial intelligence.
"We agreed on the significant opportunity for the US to radically recalibrate its strategy and strengthen its support for Africa," Ruto said.
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