Ruto commends Egypt's El-Sisi for promoting regional stability
National
By
Stephanie Wangari
| Jan 29, 2025
President William Ruto has praised his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, for his leadership in fostering security and stability in the Middle East and North Africa.
Speaking during his two-day state visit to Cairo, Ruto acknowledged El-Sisi’s role in securing a ceasefire and facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza.
“Kenya fully supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and remains committed to UN Security Council Resolution 2728 (2024), which calls for an immediate ceasefire,” said Ruto.
The two leaders also discussed Egypt’s contributions to regional peace, including its support for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and its mediation efforts in Sudan and South Sudan.
Kenya and Egypt pledged to strengthen collaboration on regional stability through the African Union, IGAD, and other diplomatic mechanisms.
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Conflicts in Africa have led to loss of lives, displacement of people and destruction of property and livelihoods,” said Ruto. “On this account, it is urgent that we work together to bring an end to these clashes, silence the guns and bring back peace and stability — especially in Sudan, Somalia and the Eastern DRC — for the continent’s sustainable development.”
During the visit, the two governments signed 12 agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, education, research, and technology.
“These agreements will unlock immense opportunities for our two nations,” Ruto added.