US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto, thanking him for Kenya's leadership in promoting regional peace and security. The conversation also touched on recent developments in Somalia and South Sudan, as well as ongoing conflicts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan.
The two leaders discussed ways to promote stability and cooperation in these regions, which have been plagued by conflict and instability in recent years. Rubio expressed his appreciation for Kenya's commitment to regional peace initiatives and its efforts to bring about lasting solutions to these complex issues.
Rubio also saw an opportunity to build on the strong bilateral relationship between the US and Kenya, citing areas of mutual interest such as trade and security cooperation. The two nations have a long history of cooperation, with Kenya being one of the first countries to join the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which aims to promote economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.
The conversation was seen as an important step forward in strengthening ties between the US and Kenya, and demonstrating the US's commitment to regional peace and security.