President Ruto on Monday, June 30, held a high-level meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Seville, Spain.
In a statement after the meeting, President Macron noted that they reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustainable development and peace across Africa.
He went on to highlight that both Kenya and France were united in advancing this vision and would continue to push the agenda forward with international partners.
Ruto holds a meeting with president Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Courtesy.
“With President William Ruto, we share a common commitment: that no country should have to choose between development and protecting the planet. This is the ambition we are bringing today to Seville with our partners, as part of the Pact for Prosperity, People and the Planet launched two years ago in Paris,” he noted.
Macron moreover confirmed that the two countries would co-chair the upcoming Africa–France Summit, scheduled to be held in Nairobi.
According to President Macron, key projects are in progress between the two nations, including collaborations in energy transition and agricultural development.
The two leaders also took time during their meeting to deliberate on regional peace and security matters, pledging to work together in promoting stability across East and Central Africa.
