Amid Ruto’s liaison with West China Offers Promises
Amid Ruto’s liaison with West China Offers Promises
Amid Ruto’s liaison with West China Offers Promises
China promised on Thursday, January 25, to assist Kenya in preserving its independence and stability as a country. This information was shared at a high-level meeting in Beijing, China, between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
The pledge was given at a moment when President William Ruto of Kenya was frequently accused by the opposition of having liaisons with the West. Wang Yi also pledged during the meeting to support Kenya’s development goals and strengthen political mutual trust between the two countries.
While the current administration has appeared to lean more towards the West, Wang Yi reminded Musalia that Kenya and China have shared a strong diplomatic relationship for over two decades.“The two countries have become good friends who trust each other and good partners seeking win-win cooperation,” Wang Yi stated as quoted by the Chinese publication Xinhua.
“China is prepared to strengthen comprehensive cooperation, establish political mutual trust, and elevate China-Kenya relations to a new height.”In agreement with Wang Yi’s comments, the Prime Cabinet Secretary, who also holds the position of Foreign Minister, added that Kenya has benefited greatly from its partnership with China.
Musalia emphasized, “Kenya’s national construction and economic development have received strong support from the joint construction of the Belt and Road.” Three months after Ruto’s visit, Mudavadi visited Beijing and said Kenya was eager to improve the experience exchange and benefit from China’s development ideals.
Following his meeting with Ruto on October 18, Chinese President Xi Jinping shared Wang Yi’s sentiments. At the time, Xi said, “To practice true multilateralism and safeguard the common interests of developing countries, the two sides need to strengthen communication and collaboration in multilateral settings.” By June 2024, Kenya plans to borrow Ksh163 billion from China to jumpstart infrastructure projects that have been put on hold.