Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on May 7 held a meeting with the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington D.C.
Taking to his socials, Mudavadi disclosed that they discussed regional peace and security, expanded trade and investment, and deepened diplomatic engagement between Kenya and the US.
“Kenya and the United States continue to build on decades of shared values and strategic cooperation. In Washington, D.C., I held a high-level meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio, where we discussed regional peace and security, expanded trade and investment, and deepened diplomatic engagement,” said Mudavadi.
Mudavadi hold a meeting with US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio. Photo: Courtesy.
The CS moreover emphasized the need to fast-track Kenya–U.S. Free Trade Agreement.
He also briefed Rubio on the ongoing East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC)-led peace efforts in the DRC.
According to Musalia, Rubio reaffirmed the US government’s support for the Kenya-led MSS Mission in Haiti and leadership on regional stability.
The Prime CS further noted that Rubio expressed keen interest in visiting Kenya to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
During the meeting, Mudavadi was joined by PS Koris Singoei, Monica Juma, Ambassador David Kerich, and Deputy Ambassador Christopher Kirigua.
