Michelle Obama in Haiti on first official trip as US First Lady

By: Naseem Khan

Michelle Obama chose Haiti for her first official trip as the First Lady of the United States. On Tuesday, she made a stop in Port-au-Prince, en route to a visit to Mexico between the 13th and April 15th.

“[Michelle Obama and Jill Biden] are visiting Haiti to underscore to the Haitian people and the Haitian government the enduring U.S. commitment to help Haiti recover and rebuild,” the White House said in a written statement. “They will also reach out to the UN and international relief communities in recognition of the truly global effort underway to help Haiti.”

The First Lady arrived in Port-au-Prince, accompanied by the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, Jill Biden.

The journey of the First Lady confirms the position of the U.S. President Barack Obama, who said that Haiti is a partner of the United States and therefore we will assist in the reconstruction process.