A ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday saw President William Ruto receiving letters of introduction from eight newly appointed ambassadors marking their official visits to Kenya.
In line with the concept of firsts, the ambassadors of Slovenia and Uzbekistan handed over their credentials representing two new members of the diplomatic community in Kenya, and the two countries ambassadors hitherto unacquainted with Nairobi.
The names of these diplomats are: Farid Ouahid Dahmane (Algeria), Katalin Nyirati (Hungary), Catherine Moe (Norway), Yurii Tokar (Ukraine), Gisele Fernandez Ludlow (Mexico), Hatem Yousri Hosni (Egypt), Kristina Radej (Slovenia), and Abdusalom Khatamov (Uzbekistan).
After handing President Ruto his letters of instructions, he was welcomed to authorize them to take action for their countries sakes in Kenya while at the same time nurturing relations, and advancing common goals.
Speaking in State House, Nairobi, the head of state said that Kenya is willing to work together globally to take advantage of the increasing demand for trade, investment, and continuous engagement in emerging challenges to produce results that benefit all parties.
“We are enhancing cooperation with other countries across the globe to expand trade and investments, besides working together in tackling emerging challenges, for our mutual benefit and success.” Ruto said
The ceremony was also attended by Deputy President Prof.Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and a congregation of members of the senior officials.The event signified Kenya’s expanding diplomatic power.
The entrance of Slovenia Kristina Radej and Uzbekistan Abdusalom Khatamov as their respective countries first ambassadors to Kenya represents Nairobis increasing importance as a center for international diplomacy.
President Ruto committed that Kenya would be willing to collaborate more intensively in the important sectors of climate change, education, and infrastructure.
By the presentation of credentials, a formal and traditional diplomatic ritual, the ambassadors are recognized in Kenya and are now free to carry out the political, economic, and cultural aspects of their home countries in Kenya, and are thereby setting the stage for further bilateral relations.
