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VIEW ALL -OUR NEWSLETTER: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY AT A GLANCE (Issue #1 – 2023)
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The Kenya Mission in Geneva is pleased to share our first Newsletter issue of 2023: Multilateral Diplomacy at a Glance. Please always visit our website for Our future Newsletter Issues....2022 JAMHURI DAY SPEECH BY PR, AMB (DR.) CLEOPA MAILU, EGH
The Kenya Mission to United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva celebrated Jamhuri Day on 12.12.2022. The highlight of the celebration was the speech by the Permanent Representative to invited Kenyans and diginitaries....- 28/01/2022in General, Travel requirements
UPDATE: GENERAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELLERS TO KENYA (09.05.2023)
This notice is issued with effect from 9th May 2023. The following measures shall apply to travelers departing and arriving into the country.... - 26/01/2022in General
TAX AND CUSTOMS MATTERS FOR KENYANS IN THE DIASPORA
Information to all Kenyans. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has developed content sets on tax and customs matters to support both the diaspora and returning residents to improve tax compliance and has issued a document with information on the two main topics below. Please refer to KRA Tax and Customs Information for Kenyans in the... - 31/05/2021in General
TRANSFER OF CONSULAR SERVICES FROM GENEVA TO BERN
Kindly note that effective 1st July 2021, consular services were be transferred from the Permanent Mission in Geneva to the Embassy in Bern. For more information, click here to visit the Embassy website.... - 17/02/2021in General
NEW PHYSICAL ADDRESS
This is to inform that the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya has moved from its address at Avenue de la Paix 1-3, 1202 Geneva to Allée David-Morse 6, 1202 Geneva. Please take note....
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𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘!!🇰🇪|🇵🇭
Kenyans in Cebu City, Philippines. We have deployed a multi-agency team to attend to all your consular needs. #MCSAsia #MCS2 #MCSPhilippines #MCSCebu #DiasporaFirst
See poster for time and venue:
𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘; 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗-𝗕𝗬🇰🇪|🇵🇭
Mobile Consular Services (MCS) in Manila 🇵🇭 has been concluded today.
We appreciate Kenyans in Manila and the neighbouring cities for coming to receive the much-needed services.
Our next venue is Holiday Inn, Cebu…
𝗠𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 (𝗠𝗖𝗦) 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗🇰🇪|🇹🇭
Mobile Consular Services in Thailand has kicked off.
Kenyans living, working and studying in Thailand are urged to come to the Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok for all the consular needs they may have.…
CS @DrAlfredMutua arrived in Rome, Italy this afternoon and attended a high level meeting to negotiate the unlocking of key development projects for Kenya being supported by Italy.
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CS @DrAlfredMutua arrived in Rome, Italy this afternoon and attended a high level meeting to negotiate the unlocking of key development projects for Kenya being supported by Italy.
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🚨🚨𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔N 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥🚨🚨
Join @Diaspora_KE in discussing the Draft Strategic Plan for the State Department (2023-2027)
Take note of the day and time (EAT) in the poster below. You can join in the conversation by registering using the link below:…
DAY THREE-Picture Speak📸: #NairobiShow23 #SDDA #SDDABooth #NairobiInternationalTradeFair
I have received with joy news that CAF @CAF_Online has awarded Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania the rights to host the 2027 Africa cup of Nations football bonanza. This is a big honour to our region and testament to the fact that when we work together, we can achieve greater things.…
𝗣𝗦 𝗡𝗝𝗢𝗚𝗨 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗬
@Diaspora_KE PS @roselinenjogu has urged the Immigration Officers going to serve in Kenya's Missions abroad to help the country…
THE FOREIGN BRIEF: A Press Conference on key global matters.
🚨𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗, 𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 🇰🇪|🇹🇭🚨
Wakenya in Thailand, it is all systems go for the Mobile Consular Services Phase II.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗙: 𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗦🇰🇪
@ForeignOfficeKe CS @DrAlfredMutua today held 'The Foreign Brief' where he apprised Kenyans and the world of the several aspects that touch on the country’s foreign and diaspora affairs.
The CS briefed the…
𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘
The Nairobi International Trade Fair 2023 is ongoing, and @Diaspora_KE has deployed its officers on site to answer questions and interact with Kenyans from all…
Kenya has rejuvenated its peace diplomacy pillar in the last one year. The Ministry has advocated Kenya’s position as an anchor state & a guarantor of regional peace & security to leverage peaceful coexistence for accelerating Africa’s economic growth & devpt.
#TheForeignBrief
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@ForeignOfficeKE has facilitated and coordinated several business forums & engagements including the Kenya EU business forum and the inaugural meeting of the Kenya-United Kingdom Economic Partnerships Agreement (EPA) council . #TheForeignBrief
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𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 🇵🇭
@Diaspora_KE and @ImmigrationDept today continued dispensing services to Kenyans in the Philippines in the ongoing Mobile Consular Services(MCS).
The Government of…
The outbound & inbound visits & successful conclusion of bilateral frameworks has been instrumental in expanding market access for Kenyan goods & services. Following the successful resolution of NTBs btn 🇰🇪 & 🇹🇿 the volume of trade has progressively increased.#TheForeignBrief
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During the recent visit to the U.S by the President, Kenya signed the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement that committed to grant Kenya USD 60 Million to improve public transport in Nairobi. This will ease traffic jams esp in Gikomba & Kamukunji.
#TheForeignBrief
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H.E. President @Williamsruto address to the just concluded #UNGA78 in New York was historic and very consequential for Kenya’s foreign policy and diplomacy.
#TheForeignBrief
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#TheForeignBrief: CS @DrAlfredMutua addresses the media this afternoon. He will provide insights into Kenya's engagements at the United Nations General Assembly. He will also shed light on Kenya's commitment to international cooperation and global peace.
#TheForeignBrief: CS @DrAlfredMutua addresses the media this afternoon. He will provide insights into Kenya's engagements at the United Nations General Assembly. He will also shed light on Kenya's commitment to international cooperation and global peace.
Hollywood is coming to Kenya. We welcome Invention Studios to Kenya, the land of Hakuna Matata.. #TalantaHela
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Ahsante sana Kenyan Community in Los Angeles, Carlifornia for your warm welcome in LA. As I emphasised to you, the Diaspora is integral in the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Thanks for embracing our #TalantaHela creative economy strategy on film, music & fashion
𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅
@Diaspora_KE kicked off the most awaited Mobile Consular Services in Asia, starting with the Philippines 🇵🇭.
This exercise has enabled Kenyans to get essential Government services where they are…
Happening Now!
Kenyans 🇰🇪 in the Philippines 🇵🇭, mobile consular services are in your neighborhood! Our team is in Manila and then Cebu. Passports, IDs, etc!
#MCS2 @Diaspora_KE @Diaspora_KE @KEJakarta21
𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪!!!
Mobile Consular Services in the Philippines🇰🇪🇵🇭. Delivering as promised.
Mambo ni Matatu: Tuliwapromise, Tumefika, Tunawa-sort.
#MCS #Philippines #DiasporaFirst
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗡 🇰🇪|🇩🇪
"Superb perfomance! Congratulations Eliud for clinching top honors of this year's edition of the Berlin Marathon. Well done too, Sheila and Vincent for your outstanding perfomance.
Thank you Kenyans in the Diaspora…
𝗠𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦
Kenyans in the Philippines 🇵🇭, the Mobile Consular Services team is in Manila. See poster for details, tuko ground! Tumefika Site! #MCS #Manila 🇰🇪|🇵🇭
Diaspora in Belgrade Serbia gave Ms Mingala @KEEmbassy_Paris & I a warm welcome at their inaugural barbecue. Honorary Consul Prof Misko Subotic attended. Discussed welfare & available opts. The Mission seeks more interactions @ForeignOfficeKE @Diaspora_KE
On the margins of the ongoing #UNGA78 in New York, I deposited the Instruments of Kenya’s accession to the Kigali Amendment on the Montreal Protocol on the Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, as well as the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
The depositing of these Instruments…
I addressed a high level gathering that had been convened by U.S. Secretary of State @SecBlinken to discuss the urgent Security situation in Haiti.
In my remarks, I observed the gravity of the situation in Haiti and further called for urgent security intervention in the country…
"The G.O.A.T will finish under 2 hours"
Kenyans turn up in Berlin to show support for Eliud Kipchoge and other Kenyan athletes taking part in the #BerlinMarathon2023. #LetsGoKenya
Opening Remarks by PS @roselinenjogu during the just concluded webinar on the Draft Labour Migration Management Bill 2023. Asante sana Diaspora for your participation. Remember to send your questions or comments to communications@diaspora.go.ke.
Over 120 young Kenyans are going to France as English language teaching assistants as part of our student mobility program. This 5th cohort of the program enhances the 🇫🇷 🇰🇪 partnership.
They spoke to us. Pole Hassan, tafuta koti mufti sababu Marseille kuna baridi @ChrisMburu
𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔
Diaspora Affairs staff on Friday visited Mitoone Primary and Secondary School to tend and plant trees that the State Department is undertaking as part of its green agenda at the learning institution located in Meru County…
Before you accept a job abroad through an employment agency, please confirm that they are registered, licensed and are current as per the National Employment Agencies. Check here!
If they are not here, you might be falling prey to human traffickers.
https://neaims.go.ke/EmploymentAgencyList.aspx
Spoke at the panel on “CLOSING THE GAP: ACCELERATING CLIMATE ACTION IN FRAGILE AND VULNERABLE CONTEXTS” hosted by United Arab Emirates and Belgium and reiterated the need to strengthen principles and action on climate-security nexus. @ForeignOfficeKE @OFMUAE @ForeignOfficeKE…
Spoke @wef panel "From Aid Dependency to Sustainable Investments in Frontier Markets" and shared partnership opportunities under Kenya's new refugee policy and strategy dubbed "Shirika plan" with investors and global development actors. @ImmigrationDept
@ForeignOfficeKE
World…
🚨🚨𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗩𝗘!!!!!🚨🚨
Diaspora Affairs PS @roselinenjogu giving her opening remarks on the Labour Migrant Management Bill Webinar.
Join us via this link...https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduGpqDsjG9LnonjFN_cMt0z_FRXNxQhS
🚨🚨𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗩𝗘!!!!!🚨🚨
Diaspora Affairs PS @roselinenjogu giving her opening remarks on the Labour Migrant Management Bill Webinar.
Join us via this link...https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduGpqDsjG9LnonjFN_cMt0z_FRXNxQhS
PS @roselinenjogu giving her opening remarks on the Labour Migrant Management Bill Webinar. Join us via the link..https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduGpqDsjG9LnonjFN_cMt0z_FRXNxQhS
𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦
Kenyans in the Diaspora, we would like to get your views on what time is suitable for you to join us in our webinars and virtual town hall meetings.
This is to ensure…
On the margins of #UNGA78 in New York, CS @DrAlfredMutua represented President Dr. @WilliamsRuto at the High Level Meeting of the @UNECOSOC Ad hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, with Caribbean Partners, that had been convened & chaired by Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau of Canada.
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AFRICA is at the forefront of the decision-making table— communities, countries and the global community are United as one.
With my colleague Hon. @AyorkorBotchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in…
𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗦, 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗦𝘀 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜
Diaspora Affairs PS @roselinenjogu and her Labour counterpart @GeoffreyKaituko held a meeting with a delegation from Germany led by Dr. @JoachimStamp, the German…
The world is headed in an undesirable direction. The spirit of multilateralism and global solidarity is essential, now. We should all rise to the challenges of the moment — such as insecurity and climate crisis — rather than pursue narrow and insular interests to maintain the…
H.E. the President of the Republic of #Kenya 🇰🇪 is taking the floor #UNGA78, #NewYork in the next few minutes.
Catch up with the Live event at this 👇🏿 link:
@ForeignOfficeKE
@Diaspora_KE
@KenyaInCanada
📢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡📢
Kenyans in the Diaspora kindly submit your views, reviews, comments and proposals.
See poster for details of when and where to send your input.
#ContinuousDialogue
𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Kenyans in the Diaspora you are hereby called to submit your views, reviews, comments and proposals. See poster for details of when and where to send your feedback.
At the margins of #UNGA78 in New York, @DrAlfredMutua and Hon. @josephandall, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development of Grenada, signed a Joint Communique for the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between 🇰🇪 and 🇬🇩
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CS @DrAlfredMutua participated at the 13th Ministerial Meeting of Global Counterterrorism Forum convened on the margins of the #UNGA78. The significance of this gathering was that Kenya alongside Kuwait formally joined the @theGCTF, following an invitation by its co-chairs 1/
The wonderful students and entire faculty of Rückert- Gymnasium organized a charity run fundraiser and raised funds in support of a village school in Kenya 🇰🇪. Representing Amb. Tom Amolo, Minister Valerie RuGENE interacted with the bubbly students and received the Cheque.
Honored to join H.E. President Ruto and witness the signing of the US$ 60M grant facility for enhancing transport connectivity in Nairobi. Privileged to have led the Negotiation with the Millennium Challenge Cooperation & look forward to the project's implementation by NAMATA &…
𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗜𝗩𝗘!!
Africa, Europe and Middle East it is your turn. You have the mic.
Log in using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduGpqDsjG9LnonjFN_cMt0z_FRXNxQhS
I went to buy Kabsa( a Saudi dish) from a famous and well-known restaurant chain called Upside Down and all the front facing workers are Kenyans from Kilifi. They are doing an excellent job; well done guys! @roselinenjogu @Diaspora_KE @ASMAKofficial @KenyaRiyadh
Watu wa Diaspora mmefikiwa:
Our ties with Cuba have greatly benefited our national development agenda, particularly in the healthcare sector. We will continue to strengthen and expand these relations to foster partnerships that will transform the lives of the people.
Held talks with Cuba President…
Kenya is keen to explore more opportunities for cooperation with Switzerland to bolster trade and investment. Our ease of doing business, coupled with our substantial market access facilitated by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, positions Kenya as an attractive…
In New York, United States, met @luisabinader President of the Dominican Republic; signed Framework Cooperation Agreement to strengthen bilateral relations, and exchange specialists, researchers, professors, interns and institutional strengthening programmes.
In New York, United States, met @MCCgov @MCC_CEO Alice Albright during the signing of the USD 60 million (Ksh 8.7 billion) Second Threshold Programme funds for the acquisition of electric buses to operate on the bus rapid transit (BRT) line 2 to ease traffic congestion within the…
Kenya thanks the Dominican Republic for agreeing to offer assistance to the proposed UN Security Mission to Haiti that will be led by Kenya.
Kenya and Angola, under the Joint Commission for Cooperation, are exploring untapped trade and investment possibilities with a focus on capacity building for the Blue Economy. This approach is geared towards enhancing food security and fostering wealth creation for the citizens…
𝗣𝗦 𝗡𝗝𝗢𝗚𝗨, 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧
@Diaspora_KE PS @roselinenjogu joined a delegation from Germany, led by @JoachimStamp, the German Government's Special Representative for Migration…
Kenya’s participation at #UNGA78 allows the country to continue championing a rules-based ethos in the management of international affairs. This philosophy is further buttressed and enhanced by President Dr. @WilliamsRuto’s firm and bold foreign policy orientation.
Earlier,…
In the presence of President Dr. @WilliamsRuto and Dominican Republic President @luisabinader, Today, together with my counterpart from The Dominican Republic, Hon. Roberto ALVAREZ, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations and a Framework Cooperation…
Joined President @WilliamsRuto as he met Italy Prime Minister @GiorgiaMeloni in New York, United States.
During the deliberations, the Italian PM expressed her support for reforms in the International Financial System. The two leaders also discussed other issues of mutual…
🚨🚨 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥.. 🚨🚨
Tomorrow, Kenyans across the globe, you have the mic and the floor. Let us discuss the Draft Labour Migration Management Bill 2023 as well as Labour Migration and Diaspora Opportunities.
Send your questions and concerns to:…
CS @DrAlfredMutua today joined President Dr. @WilliamsRuto as he held talks with Ukraine President @ZelenskyyUa on the sidelines of the @UN General Assembly in New York.
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Before the opening session of #UNGA78 High-Level Week in New York, @DrAlfredMutua met with H.E @melaniejoly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, where they discussed issues of regional peace & security, advancement of positive multilateralism and environment sustainability.
Met Prime Minister of Italy @GiorgiaMeloni in New York, United States; who expressed her support for reforms in the International Financial System.