President William Ruto on Saturday, July 22 at State House, Nairobi, held a high-level meeting with Wang Yi, 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.
President Ruto noted that Government would work closely with China on infrastructure development, climate change, ICT, education, and security.
The President said 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," Ruto stated.
The President pointed out that the Government plans to upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the ports of Mombasa and Lamu.
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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.
The Head of State mentioned that the projects can be pursued either under the Public-Private Partnerships or Government to Government.
“We are ready to expedite discussions and conclude on details on the proposed projects for implementation," the President announced.
He assured Chinese investors of the Government’s commitment to providing security to everyone.
Mr Yi said China will continue working with Kenya for the two country’s prosperity.
“China will consider Kenya Government’s priority areas of interest. The Chinese government will fully support President Ruto’s administration," Yi stated.
