President Uhuru Kenyatta held bilateral talks with the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his virtual visit to Kenya.
In a press statement, Kenyatta affirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its bilateral ties and forging a strong partnership with the United States of America.
During the meeting, Kenyatta and Blinken discussed trade and investment opportunities, touching on the untapped potential held by the Kenya-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The duo also discussed Kenya’s elevated role in regional peace and security as a member of the UN Security Council.
On January, the country started its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.
The country contributes significantly to the prosperity and stability of its region, furthermore, in this moment of turmoil in the Horn of Africa, Kenya has a great deal to offer.
Additionally, it can point to decades of domestic stability and growth, a political model based on accommodation and government cohabitation, and a vibrant, educated youth driving innovation.
In the long term, however, Kenya’s stability and prosperity will also depend on peace and security in its wider neighbourhood.
Other matters discussed by the two leaders were human rights, refugees, health and climate change.
On climate change, President Kenyatta applauded the US for rejoining the Paris Agreement and congratulated President Joe Biden for convening the recent Leaders’ Summit which sought to consolidate global solidarity on the matter.
President Kenyatta was accompanied to the meeting by Foreign Affairs CS Raychelle Omamo and Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua.