[PHOTOS] Ruto meets Israel President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem

Ruto will later on meet Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Natanyahu.

In Summary

• The meeting followed Ruto's arrival for two-day state visit in Israel.

• Ruto has been out of the country since May 5, when he left to attend King Charles III's coronation.

by SYLVIA MUTESHI AND BRIAN ORUTA
InPictures
09 May 2023 - 12:23

President William Ruto on Tuesday met Israel President Isaac Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem. https://rb.gy/y2yfh

President William Ruto holds talks with President of Israel Isaac Herzog at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto holds talks with President of Israel Isaac Herzog at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC

President William Ruto on Tuesday met Israel President Isaac Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem.

The meeting followed Ruto's arrival for two-day state visit in Israel.

President Ruto will later on be hosted by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Natanyahu.

President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog at their Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog at their Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC

"Kenya and Israel have a uniquely strong, deep and warm relationship. We are broadening this friendship — with a special focus on agriculture — to efficiently produce more to feed our people and export the surplus," Ruto said after the meeting.

He added, "Israel’s modern farming technology will sustainably drive this hugely transformational agenda. Met the President of Israel Isaac Herzog at his Residence in Jerusalem; agreed to expand our cooperation in trade, agriculture, security and technology."

President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog at their Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog at their Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC

Ruto has been out of the country since May 5, when he left to attend King Charles III's coronation.

He went on to meet business leaders in the UK and an official visit of the Netherlands on Sunday for a  series of bilateral meetings that included a meeting with His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands.

President William Ruto meets President of Israel Isaac Herzog at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto meets President of Israel Isaac Herzog at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
President William Ruto holds talks with President of Israel Isaac Herzog at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto holds talks with President of Israel Isaac Herzog at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog at their Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog at their Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
President William Ruto and President of Israel Isaac Herzog inspect a guard of honour at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto and President of Israel Isaac Herzog inspect a guard of honour at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
President William Ruto introduces President of Israel Isaac Herzog to members of his delegation at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto introduces President of Israel Isaac Herzog to members of his delegation at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
President William Ruto introduces President of Israel Isaac Herzog to members of his delegation at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto introduces President of Israel Isaac Herzog to members of his delegation at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
President William Ruto introduces President of Israel Isaac Herzog to members of his delegation at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto introduces President of Israel Isaac Herzog to members of his delegation at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
President William Ruto introduces President of Israel Isaac Herzog to members of his delegation at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto introduces President of Israel Isaac Herzog to members of his delegation at his Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog at their Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
President William Ruto and first lady Rachel Ruto during a meeting with President of Israel Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog at their Residence in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC
A guard of honour at the Residence of Israel President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
A guard of honour at the Residence of Israel President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.
Image: PSC

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