The government of Kenya and China has marked 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In a statement, China Ambassador Zhou Pingjian said China and Kenya have treated each other as equals, supported each other and pursued revitalization through solidarity.
He added that the two nations have been good friends with political mutual trust and good partners with economic win-win cooperation.
"Under the strategic guidance of China President Xi and President William Ruto, China-Kenya relations have sustained strong momentum for growth and opened a new chapter of China-Kenya friendship and cooperation," he said.
Pingjian said that China views and grows China-Kenya relations from a strategic height.
He said these are achieved through the principles of sincerity, real results, affinity, and good faith and with a commitment to the greater good and shared benefits.
Pingjian said that China endeavours to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with Kenya.
"China firmly supports Kenya in safeguarding sovereign independence and national dignity, supports Kenya in following a development path suited to its national conditions, and supports Kenya in playing a greater role in regional and international affairs," he said.
He said that China is ready to work with Kenya to jointly act on multilateralism and defend the central role of the United Nations in international affairs and the common interests of developing countries.
"China breathes the same breath as other developing countries and shares the same future with them. No matter how strong it may grow, China will always see Africa as a tried and tested friend," he said.
China stands ready to work with Kenya to take the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as a new starting point to deepen traditional friendship, align both countries’ strategies for revitalization, and strengthen win-win cooperation. "
He added that his country looks forward to putting into action the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.
Pingjian stated that China is committed to implementing the outcomes of the Belt and Road Forum, the FOCAC meetings and the China-Africa Leader’s Dialogue.
This comes at a time when China is celebrating the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
The new China was founded on October 1st,1949 and life expectancy in China was around 35 years.
The event was attended by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi among other leaders.