- The visit is aimed at bolstering political, economic and socio-cultural ties between the two countries.
- Ruto will be the chief guest at the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, in Bulawayo.
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President William Ruto is set to travel to Tanzania today (Thursday) evening.
The President will participate in celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Union of mainland Tanzania and the island of Zanzibar.
Ruto's participation underscores Kenya's cherished relationship, good neighbourliness, steadfast partnership and solidarity with the United Republic of Tanzania and its people.
In a statement, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Ruto will thereafter, commence on a two-day State Visit to Zimbabwe.
The visit is aimed at bolstering political, economic and socio-cultural ties between the two countries.
Ruto will be the chief guest at the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, in Bulawayo.
During the meeting, the President will emphasise the significance of international trade fairs and forums as catalysts for economic development, industrial growth, global linkages and job creation.
According to Hussein, the visit elevates the existing strong bilateral relations between the two countries by upgrading the current Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation at the ministerial level to a Bi-National Commission at the Heads of State level.
The President is expected to sign seven bilateral cooperation instruments in health, defence, investment, education, transport and capacity building in public service during the visit.
In talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, Ruto will express the need for closer air connectivity between the two countries in the spirit of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Tripartite Alliance Free Trade Area.
The President will also share Kenya's perspective on climate action and the urgent need for UN Security Council reforms that respond to the current global realities.
As a champion for the African Union institutional reforms, he will seek President Mnangagwa's views and ideas on how to strengthen the continental institution.