Uhuru, Margaret in Germany after 'fruitful meetings' in France

The President left Paris on Wednesday for Berlin, Germany, at the end of a successful state visit that saw the signing of deals worth 250 million Euros.

Uhuru Kenyatta, who is on the second leg of his visit to the Schengen countries of France and Germany, will hold bilateral talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.

Uhuru held interviews with several French media houses before his departure. He outlined achievements during his visit, including promoting Kenya as a preferred tourist destination for the French market.

“The main aim of our visit was to deepen the already very good relations between Kenya and France. France is one the major trade and investment partners that Kenya has worldwide,” President Kenyatta said.

He said Kenya’s target is not only to increase the volume but also bridge the balance of trade that is heavily in favour of France, to create more opportunities for Kenyans.

“We had very fruitful meetings, at government level with President Francois Hollande and his ministers, and with the private sector, especially those who import our fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products,” he said.

During his stay in France, Uhuru also witnessed the signing of an agreement with Unesco to accelerate digital learning in Kenya.

He also held meetings

that culminated in new trade partnerships between Kenyan and French companies.

The President further met Kenyans living in France and had discussions with them centred on addressing the challenges they face.

He was with

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and CSs Amina Mohamed (Foreign Affairs), Najib Balala (Tourism), Henry Rotich (Treasury) and Eugene Wamalwa (Water).

Also present were Kenyan private sector stakeholders led by business magnets Chris Kirubi and Kiprono Kittony.