White House Schedule - May 5, 2014

President Barack Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany tour the Kitchen Garden with Executive Chef Cris Comerford on the South Grounds of the White House, May 2, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.

Later in the morning, the President will host President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti for a bilateral meeting at the White House.  President Guelleh’s visit underscores the strength of the strategic partnership between the United States and Djibouti, including the important role Djibouti plays in preventing conflict, promoting regional stability, and countering extremism as host to the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier.  The President looks forward to discussing a range of issues of mutual interest with President Guelleh, including security and counterterrorism, development, trade, and energy cooperation.

In the evening, the President will host a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden.

9:00 AM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden host a Cinco de Mayo breakfast Naval Observatory
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office
10:55 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti Oval Office
12:00 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee St. Regis Hotel
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks to the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
5:50 PM	The President hosts a Cinco de Mayo reception Rose Garden