Saturday, March 13, 2010

Michelle Obama Visits Mexico April 13-15

Michelle Obama meeting with Haiti's First Lady, Elizabeth Preval

Michelle Obama is going to Mexico, where she will meet Mexican First Lady Margarita Zavala de Calderon to discuss education and economic advancement:
In recognition of the deep ties between the United States and Mexico, First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Mexico City, Mexico, April 13-15, on her first solo official trip as First Lady. Mrs. Obama’s international agenda will amplify the President’s commitment to advancing mutual interests, mutual respect and mutual responsibility between nations and peoples around the world. During this visit, Mrs. Obama will have the opportunity to engage the citizens of Mexico, particularly young people, and build on her recent conversation with Mexican First Lady Margarita Zavala de Calderon on the issues of education and economic advancement in both countries .