Dr Patrick Maluki, Director, Institute of diplomacy and International studies (IDIS) welcomed the quest and gave platform for Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, founder and chairman, the HORN international institute for Strategic studies and Prof. Jack Odhiambo, Dean, Faculty of art and Social Sciences to give their opening remarks.

Various questions were raised and discussed in sections based on thematic areas from: History and Diplomacy, (Geo)politics and Bilateral Implications of the president’s visit to the USA.