President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday held talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron.
During the meeting at Lancaster House before the
start of the Somalia conference in London, Mr Cameron praised the strong
historical ties that Kenya and the United Kingdom continued to enjoy.
The PM said the relations between the two countries had been mutually beneficial.
He underlined the British Government’s commitment to strengthening the relations.
Mr Cameron said there was room for further
improvement in all areas of development cooperation, adding that the UK
was particularly keen on enhancing the levels of trade and investment
between the two countries.
He commended Kenya for the frontline role it
continued to play in the East and Horn of Africa region, saying that its
involvement in Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan had contributed to peace
and stability in those countries.
He reaffirmed United Kingdom’s commitment to
continue partnering with Kenya, other Inter-governmental Authority on
Development (IGAD) countries and the international community in general
in the search for lasting peace in Somalia.
President Kenyatta applauded the fraternal
relations between the two countries, saying his government appreciated
the assistance the UK continued to extend to Kenya.
The Head of State said the assistance, which
targeted critical areas such as education and health, had improved the
lives of many Kenyans, particularly in the rural areas.
“I am convinced that we can expand the scope of
our bilateral cooperation and traditional friendship based on mutual
trust and respect for the benefit of our two countries,” said the
President.
The President further said the Kenyan economy was
on a strong growth trajectory and invited the British business community
to take advantage of the various investment opportunities available in
the country.
Addressing the Somalia conference, Mr Kenyatta
said Kenya supported the timely return and resettlement of Somali
refugees in their motherland as proposed by IGAD.
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