President William Ruto is expected to make his inaugural address at the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, in New York, United States.
As reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the president will also hold bilateral talks with several Heads of State and Government during his four-day meeting in the US.
The ministry however, added that the participation at the highest level in UNGA is important for Kenya as the country seeks to complete the second year of its non –permanent membership to the United Nations Security Council. .
The ministry further said that at the bilateral level, President Ruto will lead Kenya’s quest to harness relations with the United States of America guided by the 5 pillars bilateral strategic dialogue partnership.
Additionally, the ministry stated that the Head of State will also attend to a working session with senior representatives of the American businesses during which he will urge increased trade and investment between the two countries.
The president will also seize the opportunity to engage other selected world leaders on priority areas of bilateral relations.
In his capacity as a Coordinator, President William Ruto will also chair a meeting of the Conference of African Heads of State on Climate Crisis (CAHOSCC).
The statement also pointed out that at the United Nations Headquarters, Kenya will seek to promote its Foreign Policy at the multilateral system.
This will include enhancing participation in the quest for realization of SDGs and global leadership in emerging issues including climate change.
BY STACY ODHIAMBO