Mahama and Ruto pledge to strengthen ties in intra-Africa commerce

President-elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has held discussions with Kenyan President William Ruto in Kilgoris, Narok County, Kenya on the enlargement of intra-African commerce below the African Continental Free Trade Area.

This was a part of a broader dialogue on regional integration efforts when the President-elect visited President Ruto on the weekend.

Mr Mahama, in a message on X, mentioned: “It was a great opportunity to discuss our regional integration efforts, continental security and how we can work collectively to upscale the benefits of the AfCFTA.”

“As a former Chair of the AU high-level committee on Trade, I remain committed to expanding trade among our countries under the aegis of the AfCFTA. We shall strengthen relations between Kenya and Ghana.”

He mentioned he visited President Ruth, “his brother and friend,” to thank him for his assist over time and invite him to his inauguration on January 7 in Accra.

Mr Ruto, on his half, mentioned Kenya would improve her relations with Ghana to incorporate extra sectors in commerce and funding, agriculture, mining, tourism, oil and fuel.

That, he mentioned, would broaden alternatives for the individuals of the 2 international locations and guarantee their shared prosperity.

President Ruto counseled Mr Mahama for declaring his assist for Kenya’s Raila Odinga‘s African Union Commission Chairperson Candidature.

He additionally agreed to attend the swearing-in of the President-elect in Accra on January 7.

The two had been joined within the dialogue by Mr Raila Odinga in Kilgoris.

Source: GNA