President William Ruto will today head to Brussels in Belgium after concluding his two-day tour in Germany.
Ruto has been in the country at the invitation of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The head of state who left the country Sunday is on a four-day official trip to the two countries of Germany and Belgium.
On Tuesday evening, Ruto held talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz where he announced that Kenya is ready to forge closer ties and capitalize on its collaboration with Germany.
This, he said, will ensure the private sectors of the two nations realize trade potential.
"Enhancing the business environment and making it conducive is a top priority because we need investments to create opportunities for our young people," he said.
Ruto also used the opportunity to invite German investors to the country, saying there are many untapped opportunities to be explored.
Scholz on his part assured Ruto that Germany will support Kenya in its attempt to better penetrate the European Union market.
He said Kenya is a true friend and stable country in Africa whose economy must be helped to thrive.
“The better access to Europe will help Kenyan firms to produce and sell more. This will accelerate employment creation and support more lives,” he said.
The Chancellor also highlighted Kenya’s role towards peace and security in the Horn of Africa pledging more support in its push to tackle the climate change crisis.
In Brussels, the President will hold talks with the Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, European Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis and the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Ruto is also expected to engage European Council President Charles Michel and the European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Pauliina Urpilainen.
"The meetings will reinforce Kenya’s commitment to the Kenya-EU Strategic Dialogue under the three key pillars of Peace, Security and Stability; Sustainable and Inclusive Development; and Economy, Trade and Investment," a statement read.
