President William Ruto has held talks with Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, with the two leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Ruto said the meeting focused on areas of mutual interest aimed at promoting the prosperity of the people of Kenya and Uganda, describing the two countries as close neighbours and major trading partners.
“We reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening this partnership and advancing areas of mutual interest for the prosperity of our people,” he said.
The President said Kenya and Uganda would continue working together through the East African Community (EAC) to deepen regional integration, expand trade and investment and unlock opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Ruto and Alupo also agreed to strengthen cooperation at the continental and multilateral levels as Kenya and Uganda seek to advance Africa’s shared interests.
The meeting comes as the two countries continue to pursue closer economic and regional cooperation, with cross-border trade and regional integration remaining key areas of engagement within the EAC.
Ruto is in New York for the UN General Assembly, where he has been holding bilateral meetings with various leaders and participating in discussions on global and regional issues.
