President William Ruto has left the country for Tanzania to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the union of mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
According to a press release shared by State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed Ruto’s visit to Tanzania is meant to underscore Kenya’s cherished relationship with Tanzania and its people.
“The president’s participation in this national celebration will underscore Kenya’s cherished relationship good neighbourliness and steadfast partnership and solidarity with the United Republic of Tanzania and its people,” the press release reads in parts.
The president will later head to Zimbabwe for a two-day State Visit. His visit to Zimbabwe is aimed at bolstering political, economic and socio-cultural ties between the two countries.
During his visit, Ruto will attend the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair as a chief guest. While at the event that will be held in Bulawayo, Ruto will emphasise the significance of international trade fairs and forums as catalysts for economic development.
The country’s first-in-command is also expected to sign seven bilateral cooperation instruments in health, defence, investment, education, transport and capacity building in public service during his visit.
Ruto will also discuss views and ideas on how to strengthen Africa’s institutions with his Zimbabwe counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa.
“The visit elevates the existing strong bilateral relations between the two countries by upgrading the current joint permanent commission for cooperation at the ministerial level to a bi-national commission at the Heads of State level,” the press release reads in parts.
The president will also present the country’s perspective on climate action and the urgent need for UN Security Council reforms which respond to urgent global realities.
“In talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, President Ruto will express the need for closer air connectivity between the two countries in the spirit of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Tripartite Alliance Free Trade Area,” the press release added.
