Việt Nam and Kenya Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Enhanced Cooperation
Việt Nam and Kenya are set to enhance their diplomatic and economic relations, as Ambassador Vũ Thanh Huyền met with President William Ruto, presenting her letter of credence. Key proposals include appointing honorary consuls and fostering cooperation through delegation exchanges. President Ruto acknowledged the friendships between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across sectors.
Việt Nam and Kenya have announced plans to enhance their diplomatic and economic relations. Vietnamese Ambassador Vũ Thanh Huyền emphasized her dedication to strengthening cooperation during her term in a recent meeting with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto in Nairobi, where she presented her letter of credence on March 5.
In her discussions, Ambassador Huyền expressed her desire for strong support from the Kenyan government and suggested the swift appointment of honorary consuls in both nations to facilitate economic and trade relations effectively. Furthermore, she conveyed an invitation from Vietnamese State President Lương Cường for President Ruto to visit Việt Nam and attend the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hà Nội in April 2025.
President Ruto praised the escalating friendship and cooperation between Kenya and Việt Nam, highlighting the extensive bilateral engagements across various sectors. He expressed confidence in Ambassador Huyền’s capacity to further enhance these partnerships, noting the importance of collaboration.
During a discussion with Ambassador Eliphas Brine, Kenya’s Director-General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs, Huyền underscored the significance of increasing cooperation through delegation exchanges and stronger coordination between their respective foreign ministries. This initiative follows the successful visit to Kenya by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Hằng in February.
Ambassador Eliphas Brine concurred with the necessity for boosting delegation exchanges and deepening cooperation to support each other in multilateral settings. Additionally, Ambassador Huyền met with various ambassadors from ASEAN countries in Kenya during her visit to foster strengthened relations.
In conclusion, the diplomatic and economic partnership between Việt Nam and Kenya is poised for significant growth, with key proposals such as the appointment of honorary consuls and mutual support in international forums. The ongoing dialogue between senior officials signals a commitment to enhancing collaboration across multiple sectors, which could lead to meaningful advancements in both nations’ bilateral engagements.
Original Source: vietnamnews.vn
