India and Kenya are unanimous that terrorism is the most serious challenge and the two countries have decided to increase mutual cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday.
Ruto said he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed that defence forces of India and Kenya will work together in collaboration, sharing information, experience, knowlege and intelligence to ensure that they deal with the challenge of terrorism.
Highlighting ties between India and Kenya, PM Modi said that the two nations are celebrating 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023. He stressed that India and Kenya have a common past and common future.
"Honored to call on Kenyan President @WilliamsRuto at the start of his State Visit. Appreciated his perspectives on the concerns of the Global South. Valued his insights for the further strengthening of our bilateral ties," posted Jaishankar on X.
During his stay in India, Ruto will meet President Murmu. He will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on December 5, as per a release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Kenyan President William Ruto termed the country's ties with India "fantastic" and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making sure that the African Union (AU) becomes a permanent member of the G20.
Ravindra emerged as one of the biggest stars of the recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, ending as the fourth-highest run-getter with 578 runs in 10 matches at an average of 106.44, with three centuries and two fifties.
Bangladesh pacer Taijul Islam helped the 'Bengal Tigers' take a 44-run lead over the visiting New Zealanders at the end of play on the second day of the opening Test in Sylhet.