The Government of Kenya has backed the peace agreement between the United States of America (USA) and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The United States of America and Iran will hold an official peace agreement ceremony on June 19 in Switzerland.Â
In a press release dated June 15, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, noted that Kenya supports the peaceful resolution of disputes in the Middle East.
In addition, the PCS emphasized that with the two nations signing a peace agreement, there will be a permanent end to military operations, including those in Lebanon.
“The Government of Kenya warmly welcomes the announcement of the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which provides for the permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon,” part of the government press release read.
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How the Peace Agreement Benefits Kenya
With the termination of the conflict in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen, leading to border stabilization in the region and the affected nations.
Following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Kenya, among other nations, will benefit from global energy security and trade.
Additionally, the country and other African nations that have experienced economic strain from the US-Iran conflict will be able to stabilize their economies.
Further, the peace agreement will ensure that the affected global supply chain is restored, allowing countries to grow economically while maintaining peace.
De-escalation of the Middle East conflict, according to Musalia Mudavadi, will assist in stabilizing and lowering the rising fuel and commodity prices as well as inflationary pressures.
Musalia, citing the recent fuel protest, added that the peace agreement is an opportunity for the Kenyan government to ease the economic burden caused by the war in support of the economic recovery.
“This development offers hope for de-escalation, the reopening of vital maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, and the broader stabilization of the Middle East region—outcomes that will benefit global energy security, trade and the lives of millions affected by conflict,” Prime Cabinet Musalia Mudavadi noted.
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Kenya’s Commitment to US-Iran Peace Agreement
Kenya has reaffirmed its support for the United Nations Charter and the principles of regional organizations in fostering dialogue and cooperation to peacefully resolve disputes.
In addition, the country has commended all parties involved in the negotiations that led to the peace agreement.
Further, the country has expressed its willingness to support broader efforts to promote stability, economic cooperation, and mutual understanding among nations.
Stakeholders in the peace agreement have been urged to uphold the commitments of the peace agreement to ensure that the gains from the agreement are beneficial.
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