Việt Nam and Kenya are enhancing their diplomatic and economic partnership. Ambassador Vũ Thanh Huyền presented her credentials to President Ruto and proposed appointing honorary consuls. She conveyed an invitation for Ruto to attend the P4G Summit in Hà Nội in 2025. Both nations aim to strengthen cooperation and collaboration across sectors and multilateral forums, building on past diplomatic efforts.
Việt Nam and Kenya are poised to enhance their diplomatic and economic collaboration. Vietnamese Ambassador Vũ Thanh Huyền has committed to bolstering bilateral cooperation throughout her tenure. On March 5, she presented her letter of credence to Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto in Nairobi, marking a key step in their partnership.
During her meeting with President Ruto, Ambassador Huyền expressed her desire for strong support from the Kenyan government. She proposed the expedient appointment of honorary consuls in both countries to facilitate economic and trade initiatives. Furthermore, she extended an invitation from Vietnamese State President Lương Cường for President Ruto to attend the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in Hà Nội in April 2025.
President Ruto welcomed the growing friendship between Kenya and Việt Nam, highlighting solid cooperation across various sectors. He expressed confidence that Ambassador Huyền would significantly contribute to strengthening bilateral ties. In a subsequent discussion with Ambassador Eliphas Brine from Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Huyền stressed the importance of enhancing collaboration through delegation exchanges and coordination.
Ambassador Brine concurred with the need to increase delegation exchanges and mutual assistance in multilateral forums. During her visit, Huyền also engaged in courtesy calls and meetings with several ambassadors from ASEAN countries residing in Kenya.
Vietnam and Kenya established diplomatic relations on December 21, 1995, laying the groundwork for today’s expanding partnership.
The diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Kenya, initiated in 1995, are set to grow stronger as both nations look to enhance their cooperation across economic and diplomatic avenues. Ambassador Vũ Thanh Huyền’s proactive measures and meetings with key officials signify a commitment to solidify these ties, reflecting optimism for future collaboration at various levels.
Original Source: vietnamnews.vn
