WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
The U.S. and Kenya maintain a strong, enduring security partnership. Both nations share common goals of ensuring regional stability and maritime security, and this visit underscores their continued cooperation.
"This visit reflects the practical strength of the U.S.-Kenya partnership and our long record of working together on shared regional interests," said Susan M. Burns, Charge d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Kenya. "Our countries maintain established arrangements that enable logistical support for U.S. forces operating in the region, and port visits help sustain ship readiness while also creating opportunities for professional exchanges with our Kenyan partners....