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| President Uhuru Kenyatta accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport. |
Bujumbura, Burundi: President Uhuru Kenyatta
has said his Government will continue to work closely with Burundi and
other countries in promoting peace and security in the region and
especially in Somali.
Observing that troops from Burundi are part of the AMISOM
force in Somalia, President Kenyatta stressed the need for African
countries to work together in surmounting the challenges facing them.
The
President hailed the Government of Burundi for its contribution towards
ensuring peace and security not only in Burundi but in the region.
The
President said his Government would continue to strengthen cooperation
with Burundi at the bilateral as well as regional level within the East African Community in order to enhance development for the benefit of the people of the two countries.
President
Kenyatta was speaking on Monday in Bujumbura, Burundi where he attended
the country’s 51st independence anniversary cerebrations.
He further noted that people in the region must embrace peace and unity at all times in order to realize meaningful development.
The
President was among other leaders from around the world who included
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda that gathered at Boulevard de’
Independence grounds in Bujumbura.
President Kenyatta was
accompanied by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and Foreign Affairs Cabinet
Secretary Amb. Amina Mohamed among other senior Government officials.
Source: The Standard,Kenya SCROLL DOWN TO LEAVE A COMMENT
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