[PHOTOS] Ruto lands in Guinea Bissau for official visit

Visit comes upon conclusion of two-day State visit to Ghana.

In Summary
  • Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with his host, President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo, aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.
  • State House said he aims to enhance trade relations and identify new avenues for cooperation with Lusophone Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.

President William Ruto arrived in Guinea Bissau for an official visit. https://rb.gy/mloswx

President William Ruto with his host Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
President William Ruto with his host Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
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President William Ruto has arrived in Guinea Bissau for an official visit.

It comes after his two-day State visit to Ghana where he held talks with President Nana Akufo Addo.

In Guinea Bissau, Ruto is expected to also hold bilateral talks with his host, President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo, aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.

"In Guinea Bissau, President Ruto aims to enhance trade relations and identify new avenues for cooperation with Lusophone Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area," State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed said in a statement Tuesday.

He said the new frontier Ruto will be pursuing to establish with Guinea Bissau includes strengthening private sector participation in agriculture, manufacturing and technology transfers among other areas.

President William Ruto is received by President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
President William Ruto is received by President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto is received by President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
President William Ruto is received by President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
Image: PCS
A parade mounted in honour of President William Ruto upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
A parade mounted in honour of President William Ruto upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
Image: PCS
A parade mounted in honour of President William Ruto upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
A parade mounted in honour of President William Ruto upon arrival in Guinea Bissau for an official visit, April 4, 2024.
Image: PCS
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