The President was accompanied by the First Lady Rachel among other dignitaries.

In Summary

• Kenyan Ambassador to South Korea Emmy Kipsoi was also present.
• The President will hold bilateral talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol aimed at escalating areas of cooperation.

By Cantona Joseph 03 June 2024

President William Ruto accompanied by First Lady Rachel arrive in Seoul, South Korea for the Korea-Africa Summit on June 3, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto has arrived in Seoul, South Korea for the Korea-Africa Summit.

The President was accompanied by the First Lady Rachel Ruto among other dignitaries.

The Head of State was received by the former Korean Ambassador to Seychelles and currently the State Representative for Reconstruction Efforts in Ukraine Ambassador Kang Seok-hee.

Kenyan Ambassador to South Korea Emmy Kipsoi was also present.

The summit aims to build strong relations between South Korea and Africa, leveraging each other’s strengths to foster mutual growth, tackle global challenges, and reinforce solidarity for peace and security.

The President will hold bilateral talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol aimed at escalating areas of cooperation.

In a statement on Sunday evening, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said at the summit, that Africa and South Korea will discuss areas of mutual interest, including trade promotion, industrialisation, infrastructure development, and job creation.

The partnership focuses on key projects including water and irrigation, agriculture, infrastructure, and the creative economy.

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel in Seoul, South Korea for the Korea-Africa Summit on June 3, 2024

Picture:PCS

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