{"id":112705,"date":"2024-02-09T18:39:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T18:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/emperor-naruhito-empress-masako-host-president-ruto-rachel"},"modified":"2024-02-09T19:51:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T19:51:14","slug":"emperor-naruhito-empress-masako-host-president-ruto-rachel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/emperor-naruhito-empress-masako-host-president-ruto-rachel","title":{"rendered":"Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako host President Ruto, Rachel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Friday hosted President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.<\/p>\n<p>The Emperor and Empress hosted Ruto and the First Lady for a reception that marked the final day of his four-day official visit to the East Asian country.<\/p>\n<p>President Ruto said that because of a rich history of consistent friendship, Kenya and Japan find increasing opportunities for transformative collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>He added that he looks forward to an expanded development partnership.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Kenya is immensely honoured by the warm reception accorded to us during our visit to Japan,&#8221; Ruto said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our engagement with their Majesties Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako forms the climax of our visit that will remain in our memory. 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