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President William Ruto held bilateral talks with  Russian President Vladimir Putin.

On Friday, October 30, President William Ruto held bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Third Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow.

Ruto said he and Putin discussed economic cooperation and how Kenya and the Russian Federation can improve their current partnership.

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"We reaffirmed our commitment to deepening economic cooperation between Kenya and Russia, expanding trade and investment opportunities, and strengthening our longstanding bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of our peoples," Ruto wrote.

A file photo of President William Ruto with President Vladimir Putin.

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The Russian Embassy in Nairobi confirmed that Russia and Kenya signed an Agreement establishing a Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.

The Embassy explained that the agreement is aimed at boosting trade, attracting investment and strengthening business partnerships.

"Its time to turn longstanding diplomatic ties into tangible results!" The Embassy wrote.

The President praised Putin for supporting efforts to reform multilateral institutions and ensure Africa has a stronger voice and a greater role in shaping its own destiny and the future of the world.

He also thankd him for hosting a successful summit and for the warm hospitality extended to us by the Government and people of the Russian Federation.

During the summit Ruto said that Africa is  determined to forge partnerships that enable Africa to derive greater prosperity from its resources while creating new opportunities for our international partners.

"We invite Russia to deepen its partnership with Africa by investing in productive capacities across key sectors of our economies, including education, agriculture, research and innovation, healthcare and artificial intelligence, among others," he said.

The Head of State reiterated his push for reforms of the international financial architecture to make it more responsive to the development needs of African nations.

Earlier, he toured he Smart City Development on the outskirts of Moscow, Russian Federation, spearheaded by Sberbank Group.

Ruto argued that the project offers valuable lessons for Kenya as we explore innovative approaches to urban development, dignified and sustainable living, and the integration of technology into public service delivery.

He said the housing development demonstrates how integrated planning can create modern, efficient and liveable urban communities.