The government is committed to promoting long-term and healthy growth of Kenya-China relations, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.
Mudavadi, who is also the Foreign
and Diaspora Cabinet Secretary, said Kenya is also committed to protecting the
rights and interests of Chinese nationals living in Kenya.
“The Government will ensure the Chinese community, which has supported the attainment of national development priorities, is safe while securing their investments,” added Mudavadi.
Mudavadi made the remarks on Tuesday evening when he hosted a farewell dinner in honour of the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Zhou Pingjian, whose tour of duty has come to an end.
Mudavadi said the Kenya-China ties will further be strengthened towards achieving a comprehensive strategic partnership.
“We highly recognise and appreciate the support of medical supplies during the difficult period of Covid-19 Pandemic, demonstrating that China is a true friend of Kenya in times of need. We recognise and salute your personal dedication this having taken place during your tenure as the ambassador,” pointed out Mudavadi.
Mudavadi lauded Ambassador Pingjian’s efforts in further cementing the Kenya-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership noting that he was available whenever reached out to on important and urgent matters of mutual interest.
“Kenya will miss you but we are sure that you will join Kenya’s friends in Beijing and you will continue enhancing our mutual relationship. Please be assured that your successor and the embassy team will continue to receive utmost support from Kenya for the benefit of our people and countries,” Mudavadi remarked.
On his part, Pingjian noted that while the world is undergoing major development, transformation and adjustment, peace and development remain the call of the day.
He said China has been promoting a community with a shared future for mankind and it will continue to join all countries in the world, including Kenya, to create a beautiful future of greater prosperity.
“I have travelled a lot in Kenya and witnessed the tremendous change that signifies progress towards the right direction. I have travelled to Maasai Mara for instance many times, initially I witnessed challenging roads but in August this year I was happy to have a smooth drive to the park,” he noted
