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Ruto welcomes new diplomats, emphasizes on bilateral ties

He emphasised Kenya's commitment to fostering strong relationships with other nations.

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by MAUREEN KINYANJUI

News06 March 2024 - 12:11
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In Summary


  • Ambassador Enrique Javier Ochoa Martinez of Mexico affirmed his country's commitment to cooperation with Kenya.
  • The Head of State engaged in brief chats about the relations between Kenya with each of the ambassadors.

President William Ruto on Wednesday received credentials from five newly appointed envoys to Kenya at State House, Nairobi.

The President emphasised Kenya's commitment to fostering strong relationships with other nations

"Kenya will enhance its development agenda through robust bilateral relations," Ruto said.

The Head of State engaged in brief chats about the relations between Kenya with each of the ambassadors.

Ambassador Enrique Javier Ochoa Martinez of Mexico affirmed his country's commitment to cooperation with Kenya.

 "Mexico will continue to work with Kenya bilaterally and multilaterally," he noted.

He also acknowledged Kenya's leadership in a multinational force in Haiti, aimed at quelling violence in the Caribbean country.

Serbian envoy Danijela Cubrilo Martic expressed her honour in presenting credentials to President Ruto, committing to further build bilateral ties with the people and government of Kenya.

Giovani Conti, San Marino's first-ever deployed ambassador to Kenya, celebrated the accreditation as the beginning of good relations, emphasizing San Marino's status as an independent and sovereign member of the international community.

Eswatini's non-resident ambassador, Mahlaba Mamba, residing in Addis Ababa and accredited to Kenya, pledged to strengthen the relationship between Kenya and Eswatini through Kenyan ambassador George Orina, based in Addis Ababa.

Ambassador Martic, representing Serbia, expressed gratitude to Kenya for not recognizing Kosovo's unilateral independence, in adherence to international law and the UN Charter.

Thailand's envoy, Morakot Janemathukorn, expressed her anticipation of deepening relations with Kenya.

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