PM Narendra Modi to hold talks with President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto in New Delhi today. The Kenyan President arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a three day visit to India. He is accompanied by a high-level official delegation. 

President Ruto was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan this morning. He also laid a wreath at Rajghat and paid his respects to Mahatma Gandhi.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on the Kenyan President last evening. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said he appreciated President Ruto's perspectives on the concerns of the



Global South and valued his insights for the further strengthening of India - Kenya bilateral ties.

This is President Ruto’s first visit to India in his present capacity. He will meet President Droupadi Murmu in the evening. A State Banquet will be hosted by President Murmu in honour of the visiting dignitary.

The Kenyan President will also participate in a business and investment event in New Delhi. A Presidential visit from Kenya is taking place after a period of over six years. The visit is expected to strengthen and invigorate the bilateral relations between the two countries.