President William Ruto has on Monday evening held phone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubion.
The two leaders discussed plans to complete the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) agreement which will increase trade between the two countries as well as the United Nations-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti.
“I have had a telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on a variety of issues of mutual concern for our two countries. We discussed the need to conclude the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) agreement that seeks to increase investment, promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth by unlocking the existing economic opportunities.
We also discussed the United Nations-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti and agreed on a joint strategy to ensure the mission serves its purpose.” said President William Ruto.
The two leaders also discussed matters peace and security where Rubio was brought to speed the situation in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and current takeover of Goma by Congolese rebels.
“On regional peace and security, Secretary Rubio praised Kenya’s efforts to promote regional stability. We discussed the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the support needed from the United States of America.
I updated Secretary Rubio on the security situation in Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia. I am glad that the US has committed to continue to deploy its capabilities to support Kenya’s peace mission in the region.” said Ruto
