President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto have arrived in Beijing, China on a four-day state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Taking to his official online accounts after landing in Beijing, Ruto noted that the trip seeks to deepen Kenya’s ties with China.
“Arrived in Beijing, China, for the four-day State Visit at the invitation of His Excellency President Xi Jinping. We seek to deepen and broaden the historical, economic and cultural ties that have defined the cordial relations between Kenya and China over the years,” he noted.
President Ruto arrives in China for his 4 day state visit. Photo: Courtesy.
State House had previously stated that during his time in Beijing, Ruto will engage in bilateral discussions with Jinping.
The Head of State is also expected to officiate the Kenya-China Business Forum, a platform expected to bring together over 100 companies from both countries to discuss potential investment opportunities.
He is moreover expected to open the Kenya Tea Holding Centre in Fujian Province, a move seen as a way to empower smallholder farmers and expand Kenya’s market presence in Asia.
Furthermore, Ruto will hold discussions with Chinese leadership on a broader range of global and regional issues.
