�������� On March 16, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov held talks in Moscow with Prime Cabinet Secretary, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi.

The Sides held a substantive discussion on the current state and prospects for further development of friendly Russia-Kenya relations.

Moscow and Nairobi reaffirmed their commitment to advancing political dialogue and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and economic ties, culture, education, science, humanitarian exchanges and other areas.

The importance of injecting new momentum into joint efforts aimed at improving the bilateral legal framework was underscored, including the signing of an agreement on establishing the Russia-Kenya Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.

While reviewing current international and regional issues, the Parties noted the convergence of Russia’s and Kenya’s principled positions in support of a polycentric world order and the need to uphold fairness and equality in international affairs.

�� Both Sides expressed interest in further deepening cooperation within the UN and other multilateral forums.

They also exchanged views on conflict resolution in Africa, the situation around Ukraine, as well as developments in the Middle East.

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�� Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during his talks with Musalia Mudavadi:

I recall with great pleasure my visit to Nairobi in May 2023. I am glad to welcome your delegation today on a return visit.

Russia and Kenya share a long history of friendship, cooperation, mutual understanding and support. These traditions help us develop our relations across all areas at this very important stage of global development.

I am confident that your visit and the talks in Moscow will help inject new momentum into our political dialogue and outline avenues for further expanding trade and economic cooperation. Humanitarian, cultural and educational exchanges have also traditionally been important pillars of our partnership.

Naturally, we will also have a detailed discussion of our interaction on the international stage – we traditionally maintain close cooperation externally as well – including regional policy issues, the activities of the African Union and subregional organisations where Kenya plays a very important role, as well as cooperation within the UN. Kenya serves as Africa’s UN hub, and we actively support your country in this role.

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