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President Ruto visit to Europe
President William Ruto has embarked on official visits to Belgium and Norway, as well as a State Visit to Finland. In a statement on Sunday, June 7, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Ruto's engagements will focus on trade, investment, job creation, and economic growth. "President William Ruto departs this afternoon for Official Visits to Belgium and Norway, and a State Visit to Finland aimed at attracting investment, expanding market access for Kenyan products and strengthening partnerships that boost exports, create jobs and drive economic growth," the statement read.
During the official visit to Belgium, Ruto is expected to hold talks with King Philippe and Flanders Minister-President Matthias Diependaele on ways of strengthening bilateral relations, trade, and investment between Kenya and Belgium. Mohamed said Ruto will also meet business leaders to promote investment opportunities in Kenya and expand export markets.
According to Mohamed, the discussions will focus on the implementation of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement and its potential benefits for Kenyan exporters. "The President will also hold consultations with the leadership of the European Union, including European Council President António Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. "The discussions will focus on the implementation of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, which provides duty-free and quota-free access for Kenyan exports to the European market. The engagement will help unlock greater opportunities for Kenyan farmers and exporters, particularly in tea, coffee, cut flowers, horticulture, and other value-added products," the statement further read.
In Norway, Ruto will hold consultations with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and have an audience with Crown Prince Haakon as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.