President William Ruto is set to embark on a four-day visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Kingdom of Belgium today, Sunday 26th March 2023.
During his visit to Berlin, President Ruto is scheduled to hold talks with H.E. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The discussions aim to strengthen the existing bilateral relations between Kenya and Germany.
President Ruto will deliver a keynote address at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue. He is expected to highlight the energy security challenges brought about by the worsening climate crisis and the need for investments in renewable energy in Kenya and Africa. Kenya will also explore opportunities for collaboration with Germany on the youth agenda, particularly in vocational education and training.
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In Brussels, President Ruto will hold talks with H.E. Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, to discuss areas of mutual interest such as health, food security, drought response, climate action, trade and investment. The President will also engage with the leadership of the European Union, including H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Union Council and H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
The visit will strengthen Kenya’s commitment to the Kenya – EU Strategic Dialogue, and deepen the partnership between Kenya and the European Union under the three key pillars of Peace, Security and Stability; Sustainable and Inclusive Development; and, Economy, Trade and Investment.