Inside ELEVEN deals signed by Ruto and Angolan President João Lourenço
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Ruto sign 11 key deals with his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, during his official visit to Kenya
Ruto sign 11 key deals with his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, during his official visit to Kenya.
President William Ruto and his Angolan counterpart João Manuel Goncalves Lorenco on Saturday, at State House, Nairobi, witnessed the signing of 11 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at augmenting bilateral relations between Kenya and the Central African country.
Speaking at State House Nairobi, Ruto detailed that his administration had struck a deal on wildlife conservation, mining business, youth development, forest conservation, agriculture, ICT, and oil and gas cooperation, among others.
Other agreements touched on the health and training of government administrators at respective schools of government.
During the discussions, Kenya also secured a deal that will see direct flights between the two countries resumed.
“We have also directed our respective ministers responsible for Transport to expedite and conclude discussions on the resumption of direct flights between Kenya and Angola,” said Ruto.
On the other hand, Ruto announced that Kenya had waived visa requirements for citizens of Angola.
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On his part, Lourenço indicated that the matter would be discussed once he returns to Angola, promising that a decision would be made in the coming days.
“In this matter of Visa, reciprocity has to prevail. We will carefully consider the possibility of reciprocating the same to ordinary passports.
“The signing can take place here or in the city of Luanda,” the visiting President stated.
Ruto also announced that Kenya will support Angola’s candidature for the chairmanship of the African Union based on the country’s endorsement by the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Lourenço, who was invited as the chief guest, missed the 60th celebrations due to unforeseen reasons.
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