South African President (SA) Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the strong ties between SA and Kenya, describing the relationship as longstanding, cordial and mutually beneficial since it was re-established in 1994.
In a statement ahead of Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to SA, Ramaphosa said SA regards Kenya as a strategic partner in East Africa and across the continent.
The visit comes amid recent speculation about relations between the two countries following Ruto’s absence from a G20 meeting hosted by SA and Ramaphosa’s decision not to attend the Africa-France Summit held in Kenya.
Ramaphosa noted that the visit provides an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations, deepen economic cooperation, and explore new avenues for collaboration that will benefit the people of both nations.
–Channel Africa–
