Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto
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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Kenyan President William Ruto to underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to partnering with Kenya to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties. In particular, the Secretary acknowledged the significant efforts that President Ruto’s Administration has made to improve Kenya’s business environment and attract increased U.S. investment in the country. Secretary Raimondo also congratulated President Ruto for Kenya’s leadership across the continent on business and policy innovation. The two discussed opportunities to increase U.S.-Kenya collaboration to promote convergence in digital policy and greater alignment on their countries’ respective approaches to artificial intelligence. The Secretary and President identified important opportunities for collaboration in the green energy and clean technology sectors, of which Kenya is a continental leader. Finally, Secretary Raimondo shared that she looks forward to President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto’s State Visit hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden next month.

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International Trade Administration

Leadership

Gina M. Raimondo

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