President William Ruto/PCSPresident William Ruto has revealed that he held Tuesday a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio.
The discussion, according to Ruto, focused on key bilateral, regional, and global issues of shared concern.
In a statement issued, the President said the talks touched on ongoing efforts to stabilise Haiti, where Kenyan police officers are leading the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.
He stated that they concurred on the need for the United Nations Security Council to establish a dedicated UN support office for the MSS mission.
“We concurred on the imperative and support for a resolution at the UN Security Council that establishes a UN support office for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, to aid efforts to stabilise and secure Haiti,” he said.
Such an office, Ruto noted, would provide critical backing to strengthen international efforts to restore stability and security in the Caribbean nation, which has been plagued by gang violence and political turmoil.
The two leaders also reviewed developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where a joint East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission is working to quell insecurity.
Ruto and Rubio also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting regional peace efforts and ensuring sustainable security for affected populations.
The Head of State further disclosed that they had a bilateral conversation where they underscored the growing importance of the Kenya-US partnership.
Both leaders agreed to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, with an emphasis on long-term collaboration for the mutual benefit of their citizens and economies.
“The United States remains one of Kenya’s key allies, and today’s discussions reaffirmed our shared vision for peace, stability, and prosperity both within our region and globally,” the President said.
