Murkomen holds bilateral talks with China's vice minister Li

The two leaders discussed the pending projects in the roads and transport sector.

In Summary
  • This comes a day after President William Ruto said the government will strengthen its relations with China for infrastructure development, climate change, ICT, education and security.
  • He added that Kenya was particularly focused on the development of roads under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen meets with China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li on July 23, 2023.
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen meets with China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li on July 23, 2023.
Image: HANDOUT

Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen on Sunday held bilateral talks with a Chinese delegation.

The delegation was led by China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li.

The two leaders discussed pending projects in the roads and transport sector.

"I am very pleased with the outcome of our engagement as we continue to widen and deepen our mutual relations," CS Murkomen said.

Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen in a meeting with a Chinese delegation led by China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li on July 23, 2023.
Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen in a meeting with a Chinese delegation led by China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li on July 23, 2023.
Image: HANDOUT

This comes a day after President William Ruto said the government will strengthen its relations with China for infrastructure development, climate change, ICT, education and security.

He added that Kenya was particularly focused on the development of roads under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

"Investment in this sector will spur economic growth and create jobs for the people under our Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda," he said.

Ruto spoke on Saturday at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting with the Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party Of China Central Committee and Director of the Office of Central Committee for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi.

The President noted that the government plans to upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the ports of Mombasa and Lamu.

He said the development of a new Greenfield terminal and a new runway at JKIA, the dualling of Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru-Mau Summit will elevate the country’s competitiveness.

Ruto said the projects can be pursued either under Public-Private Partnerships or government-to-government.

"We are ready to expedite discussions and conclude on details on the proposed projects for implementation," he said.

He assured Chinese investors of the government’s commitment to providing security to everyone.

Yi said China will continue working with Kenya for the two country’s prosperity.

"China will consider Kenya Government’s priority areas of interest," he said.

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