President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, at the statehouse today in Nairobi, met visiting Foreign Affairs Minister of Japan Mr Toshimitsu Motegi.
During the meeting, Mr Motegiwhi who is on a two-day visit to Kenya, expressed his country’s continued commitment to supporting Kenya’s development programs particularly key infrastructure projects.
The visiting Foreign Affairs Minister singled out the expansion of Mombasa Port and the development of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ, which is still ongoing, as some of the projects that his government is keen on seeing through.
“This visit will see our two countries strengthen our relations. Japan sees Kenya as a key partner and a gateway to Africa thus prioritizing investment in the country,” Mr Toshimitsu told President Kenyatta.
The Japanese Minister also briefed the Kenyan President on the planned Japan-Kenya Business Dialogue which will be held in Japan later in the year and extended Prime Minister Yoshide Suga’s invitation to President Kenyatta.
President Uhuru Kenyatta acknowledged Japan’s continued support for his country’s development programs saying Kenya will continue to work on deepening its long and historical ties with Japan.
“We truly appreciate your support that has been visible in several sectors of our economy, and we look forward to a more intentional partnership even as the world continues to face the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic,” President Kenyatta said.
During the two-day visit, Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister and his delegation held several bilateral meetings with their Kenyan counterparts. The basic purpose of these meetings was to explore ways of expanding economic collaboration between Kenya and Japan in the post-COVID-19 era and beyond.
Cabinet Secretaries Raychelle Omamo (Foreign Affairs) and Ukur Yatani (National Treasury) as well as Head of Public Service Dr Joseph Kinyua and State House Deputy Chief of Staff incharge of Strategy Mrs Ruth Kagia. All joined President Kenyatta in the meeting.
