The president of Kenya William Ruto on Thursday morning hosted heads of European Union Delegations to African countries at State House Nairobi.
The convergence comes at a time the East African state marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union.
“We have agreed to elevate our relations into a comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in multilateralism, international law, democratic governance and sustainable development,” Ruto told the Diplomats.
President Ruto outlined Kenya’s economic relations with the EU, noting, “the EU accounts for 21% of Kenya’s global exports, making it our largest export market.”
He said his government is committed to translating the Economic Partnership Agreement into greater trade and investment opportunities, while addressing barriers facing our exporters, particularly smallholder producers.
“We reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace and security, appreciating the EU’s support for African Union-led missions, including in Somalia, and its €20 million (KSh3 billion) contribution towards strengthening the Kenya Defence Forces,” Ruto said.
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