Kenya to bolster trade ties with Spain

Kenya’s President William Ruto on Wednesday rooted for closer trade ties between Kenya and Spain. Speaking during a meeting with the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain Petro Sanchez, at State House, Nairobi, Dr. Ruto urged Spanish investors to exploit business opportunities in Kenya.

This was the first visit to Kenya by a President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries 57 years ago.

During the meeting between the two heads of state, President Ruto assured of Kenya’s commitment to increase its cooperation with Spain at bilateral and multilateral levels.

As part of efforts towards stronger ties between Kenya and Spain, Dr Ruto said the two countries have agreed to develop a permanent dialogue building on common principles and shared values.

President Sánchez on his part noted that Africa remains a priority for Spain’s foreign policy.

During the meeting, three Memoranda of Understanding in the areas of trade, health, and education, were signed by representatives of the two countries.

At the same time, the two Heads of State expressed concern over the unfolding global food crisis occasioned by the ongoing drought, saying they welcomed the Black Sea Grain Initiative aimed at addressing the global food crisis.

They also said the two countries would continue to work together in the fight against terrorism, adding that it was the main cause of instability and insecurity at the global level.