President William Ruto on Thursday, March 14, met his Tanzanian and Ugandan counterparts Samia Suluhu and Yoweri Museveni.
In an update by President Ruto, the three held a meeting centered around EAC integration and economic opportunities for the region.
"Today, as leaders among the eight EAC partner states, we reaffirm our unwavering support for further regional integration and prosperity, focusing on fast-tracking the federation," remarked Ruto.
The three committed to expanding and creating a large market for the EAC community in the journey that began in 1996.
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"This vision is informed by the unity of our diverse communities, the economic benefits of creating a larger market, and the imperative of security for stability within our expanded Community," Ruto stated.
The President added, "Reflecting on history, today as we gather in Zanzibar, it is remarkable that our meeting coincides with that of March 14, 1996, when Presidents Daniel Arap Moi, Yoweri Museveni and Benjamin Mkapa laid the foundation for East African Cooperation."