US First Lady in Egypt on regional tour

US First lady Jill Biden has arrived Friday in Egypt, second stop on a week-long, four-country tour in the region that reaffirms the commitment of the USA to strengthening partnerships and advancing shared priorities in the region.

In Egypt, Jill Biden, according to the US embassy, will meet with women and youth and highlight US investments aimed at supporting education initiatives and increasing economic opportunities.

She is also expected to continue to build on her work to empower young people, the mission also indicated. This is the first time for Jill Biden to visit Egypt and the Middle East as the US First Lady.

She started her regional tour in Jordan where she attended the wedding of Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah on Thursday. After Egypt, Jill Biden will head to Morocco and subsequently to Portugal.