President William Ruto left the country Wednesday, July 5 evening for a three-day visit to the Union of Comoros and the Republic of Congo.
State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said on Thursday, July 6, 2023, Ruto will be the chief guest during the 48th anniversary of the
Independence Day of the Union of Comoros, at the invitation of President Azali Assoumani.
“This visit aims to significantly strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries,” said Mohamed.
On Friday, July 7, President Ruto will commence a two-day State visit to the Republic of Congo where he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Dennis Sassou Nguesso focusing on Kenya-Congo strategic cooperation.
“The Heads of State will also witness the signing of legal instruments on various bilateral agreements.
Kenya and Congo enjoy warm and cordial ties built on longstanding friendship and cooperation at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels,” added the State House spokesperson.
Ruto’s State visit to Congo follows the inaugural session of the Kenya-Congo Joint Commission for Cooperation, which was held by officials from both countries between June 25 and June 27, 2023.
These are among now dozens of international trips he has had since he assumed office.
