[PHOTOS] Ruto bids farewell to Serbian envoy Zupanjevac

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While bidding him farewell, the head of state said Kenya values its trade and investment relations with Serbia.

by MANNY ANYANGO Digital Journalist and Social Media Executive

28 September 2023 - 12:10

President William Ruto with outgoing Serbian Ambassador Dragan Zupanjevac at State House, Nairobi on September 28, 2023
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President William Ruto on Thursday hosted the outgoing Serbian Ambassador Dragan Zupanjevac at State House, Nairobi.

Zupanjevac has been serving as the Ambassador to seven countries in East Africa, the United Nations Environment Programme and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme).

Outgoing Serbian Ambassador Dragan Zupanjevac with an official at Sate House, Nairobi on September 28, 2023
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He has been in the country since 2017, and had on September 27, 2017, presented his credentials to former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Zupanjevac leaves Kenya following the end of his tenure.

President William Ruto when he hosted the outgoing Serbian Ambassador Dragan Zupanjevac and other officials at State House, Nairobi on September 28, 2023
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President William Ruto when he hosted the outgoing Serbian Ambassador Dragan Zupanjevac at State House, Nairobi on September 28, 2023
Image: PCS

President William Ruto, Outgoing Serbian Ambassador Dragan Zupanjevac with other officials at State House Nairobi on September 28, 2023
Image: PCS

While bidding him farewell, the head of state said Kenya values its trade and investment relations with Serbia.

"We are keen on growing our ties, particularly in agriculture, pharmaceutical technology and ICT to stimulate business to empower the citizens of both nations," he said.