Kenya, China Move to Deepen Strategic Partnership as Mudavadi Meets Ambassador Guo

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Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi held talks with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan, where the two leaders explored ways of elevating cooperation between Nairobi and Beijing amid growing economic and diplomatic engagement.

Mudavadi said Kenya and China continue to enjoy a strong partnership built on “mutual respect, trust and shared development goals.”

“During my meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, we explored ways of further deepening and elevating bilateral relations under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework between our two nations,” Mudavadi said.

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The discussions centered on cooperation under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, through which Beijing has financed and supported several flagship infrastructure projects in Kenya over the past decade.

Among the projects highlighted were the Standard Gauge Railway linking Mombasa and Nairobi, the Nairobi Expressway, the expansion of Thika Road, Nairobi bypasses, and the development of the Lamu Port under the LAPSSET Corridor Project.

The projects have significantly reshaped Kenya’s transport and logistics landscape, improving regional connectivity and supporting trade within East Africa.

Mudavadi noted that Kenya is also keen on broadening cooperation with China in key sectors including healthcare, agriculture, technology, investment and cultural exchanges.

“We also discussed expanding collaboration in trade and investment, healthcare, technology, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges, as both countries continue working together towards shared prosperity and sustainable growth,” he said.

Ambassador Guo described the meeting as productive, saying both sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to stronger cooperation.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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