President William Ruto met with French President Emmanuel Macron in New York with the two leaders engaging in high-level diplomatic engagements between their two countries.
In an official statement, President Macron reaffirmed France's shared commitment with Kenya to sustainable development, regional peace, and global cooperation. ''With President William Ruto, we share a common commitment: that no country should have to choose between development and protecting the planet,'' Macron said.
Held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the meeting laid the groundwork for the upcoming Africa-France Summit set to take place in Nairobi in 2026.
President William Ruto with French President Emmanuel Macron during the UN General Assembly in New York, September 25, 2024.
