Kazakh ambassador presents his credentials to President of Kenya

During the ceremony of presenting credentials, the ambassador of Kazakhstan said that Astana pays special attention to strengthening relations between the two countries, including enhancing political dialogue and interaction in trade, economic, investment and humanitarian spheres. The Kazakh diplomat also familiarized William Samoei Ruto with the ongoing political and socio-economic transformations in the country.

In addition, the ambassador conveyed to the Kenyan leader the official congratulations of the Head of State on the occasion of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Kenya's Independence, as well as the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

William Samoei Ruto stated that Kazakhstan is an important partner of Kenya in Central Asia, expressing readiness to develop and deepen cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. He warmly recalled the meeting with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2023 and welcomed the plans of the Kazakh side to send a delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Kenya to discuss promising areas of cooperation between the two countries. He also congratulated the ambassador of Kazakhstan on his official inauguration and wished him success in further strengthening relations between Kazakhstan and Kenya.

Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the development of cooperation with African countries and for the first time appointed the ambassador to Kenya (concurrently), with permanent residence in Addis Ababa.