Switzerland: President Cassis receives Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta

NNN: Swiss Confederation President Ignazio Cassis met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Bern on Friday, May 20, 2022. Their talks focused on improving bilateral relations, the upcoming elections in Kenya and issues related to the UN Security Council.

During their official meeting, both presidents paid tribute to the strength of bilateral relations between Switzerland and Kenya. Mr. Cassis congratulated Mr. Kenyatta on the official opening of the Kenyan embassy in Bern, which also took place on May 20. The opening of the embassy is a clear sign of deepening bilateral relations between Kenya and Switzerland, Cassis said.

During this presidential visit, the two countries signed a declaration of intent to strengthen cooperation in international missions for peace, education, research and innovation, and in relation to the UN Security Council. Kenya and Switzerland also intend to hold regular political consultations in the future.

The two presidents also addressed various multilateral and cooperation issues to guarantee the restitution of illicitly acquired assets. Kenya is a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Switzerland is currently seeking a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the period 2023-24.