[PHOTOS] Ruto holds bilateral talks with Ramaphosa in Pretoria, South Africa

President William Ruto and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa walk to the Union Buildings for bilateral talks during Ruto's two-day state visit to South Africa on June 4, 2026. /PCS

President William Ruto on Thursday held bilateral talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria as part of his two-day state visit to South Africa.

Ruto, who is accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, was received by Ramaphosa upon arrival before inspecting a guard of honour mounted by the South African military.

He was later accorded a 21-gun salute.

The talks focused on strengthening diplomatic, economic and trade relations between Kenya and South Africa, two of Africa's leading economies.

The two leaders were also expected to discuss regional and continental issues of mutual interest before addressing a joint press briefing.

The state visit is aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries across various sectors, including trade, investment, security and regional integration.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking during bilateral talks with President William Ruto at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 4, 2026. /PCS

Some of the leaders who attended the roundtable meeting during bilateral talks between President William Ruto and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 4, 2026. /PCS

President William Ruto and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, among other leaders, during bilateral talks at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 4, 2026. /PCS

President William Ruto speaking during bilateral talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 4, 2026. /PCS

President William Ruto holds bilateral talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 4, 2026. /PCS

Some of the leaders who attended the roundtable meeting during bilateral talks between President William Ruto and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 4, 2026. /PCS