Kenya and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties as the two sides marked 50 years of relations.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi joined President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, where they hosted more than 40 European Union Heads of Delegation and Ambassadors to Africa.
The meeting marked five decades of diplomatic relations between Kenya and the European Union, with discussions focusing on expanding trade, attracting investment and deepening development cooperation.
In a statement following the engagement, Mudavadi said the partnership had reaffirmed Kenya and Europe’s shared commitment to strengthening economic ties while enhancing Kenya’s position as a strategic partner for Europe in Africa.
He noted that beyond diplomatic relations, the partnership presented opportunities to open new markets for Kenyan businesses, create employment opportunities for young people and attract investment.
Mudavadi further highlighted innovation and economic growth as key areas through which Kenya and the European Union could deepen their cooperation.
The golden jubilee comes as Kenya seeks to strengthen international partnerships, expand export markets and attract foreign investment to support its economic development agenda.
