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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>09 February 2023-<\/b> President Isaias Afwerki and President William Ruto today, 9 February held an extensive and fruitful discussion at the State House in Nairobi.<\/p>\n

At the meeting, President Isaias underlined the significance of President William Ruto\u2019s visit to Eritrea in December last year that ushered in a new chapter in the bilateral relations between Eritrea and Kenya as well as impactful regional cooperation.<\/p>\n

President Isaias said that the visit has expanded the scope of cooperation in various developmental sectors.<\/p>\n

President Isaias also announced Eritrea\u2019s decision to renew its membership in Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and readiness to play its part in its revitalization.<\/p>\n

President William Ruto on his part expressed Kenya\u2019s appreciation for Eritrea\u2019s role in the regional peace and stability as well as its contribution in building Somalia\u2019s National Army.<\/p>\n

President William Ruto announced that Kenya will open an Embassy in Asmara.<\/p>\n

Eritrea and Kenya further agreed that the abolition of visa requirements for citizens travelling to the two countries will be effective from today, 9 February 2023.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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