{"id":126982,"date":"2024-09-12T17:47:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T17:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/ruto-set-for-a-two-day-official-visit-to-germany"},"modified":"2024-09-12T18:16:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T18:16:19","slug":"ruto-set-for-a-two-day-official-visit-to-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/ruto-set-for-a-two-day-official-visit-to-germany","title":{"rendered":"Ruto set for a two-day official visit to Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>President William Ruto is set to depart for Germany today for an official visit that will see him witness the signing of a Bilateral Labor Agreement ending months of negotiations between the two nations.<\/p>\n

Kenya and Germany initiated the talks aimed at fostering labor mobility in March this year.<\/p>\n

This will be the third time the president is visiting the country, his last tour being in November last year.<\/p>\n

His first trip in March of the same year saw him hold talks with Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz on strengthening social and economic ties between the two nations.<\/p>\n

Germany has agreed to open doors to 250,000 professional, skilled and semi-skilled Kenyans in an effort to meet its huge labor requirements.<\/p>\n

This agreement is anticipated to streamline and regulate the movement of workers, marking a significant step in their bilateral relations.<\/p>\n

The second round of technical negotiations for the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement between the two countries was concluded in Nairobi in May.<\/p>\n

A technical committee comprising representatives from both governments was constituted and directed to immediately initiate the development of a labour mobility framework.<\/p>\n

State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Thursday that during the two-day visit, Ruto will also will engage in several high-profile meetings \u201cexpected to yield real, tangible and immediate benefits to the people of Kenya.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis visit not only reaffirms the strong ties between Kenya and Germany but also opens new avenues for cooperation that will benefit the people of both nations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that this marks a significant milestone in the long-standing relations between Kenya and Germany spanning over 60 years and is aimed at strengthening cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties.<\/p>\n

Ruto will also attend and address this year\u2019s prestigious Citizen\u2019s Festival, themed \u201cPamoja \u2013 Stronger Together.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Hussein, Kenya has been honoured as the profile partner country, making it the first time a non-European country has been selected to partner with Germany for the festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership offers a unique platform to showcase Kenya\u2019s rich cultural heritage to the German public,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Cultural exchange has been the cornerstone of our connection, with institutions like the Goethe-Institut in Nairobi playing a crucial role in promoting German culture in Kenya since 1963.<\/p>\n

The head of state is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.<\/p>\n

The talks, he noted, will focus on deepening cooperation on areas of mutual interest including green energy and climate action; digital cooperation; trade and investment; skills development and labour; and regional and international peace and security.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the President will engage with leading German business figures during a special forum aimed at enhancing trade and investment opportunities between Kenya and Germany.<\/p>\n

The CEOs of major companies such as Mercedes Benz, YouTube, and AIDA Cruises are expected to participate in the forum.<\/p>\n

Germany is a leading foreign direct investor given the presence of over 100 German companies in the country, with investments worth Sh150 billion.<\/p>\n

Nairobi hosts the largest office globally for the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the regional office of Germany’s top trade promotion agency, AHK.
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