President William Ruto on Thursday, November 7 held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
In a statement, Ruto said they discussed the transition of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti into a UN peacekeeping operation.
“I have had a constructive conversation with US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti.
“We discussed the transition of the mission into a UN peacekeeping operation to enhance the capability of the mission to help stabilize Haiti,” said Ruto.
The Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti was championed by President Joe Biden, and there are fears that the new president may not be keen on it.
During the conversation, Ruto and Blinken also discussed the Tumaini Peace Initiative where the Secretary emphasized that South Sudanese leaders must take full advantage of the talks being spearheaded by the Kenyan government.
“The Secretary and President discussed the Tumaini Peace Initiative, and the Secretary emphasized that South Sudanese leaders must take full advantage of these talks in Nairobi in the interest of creating a sustainable peace in South Sudan,” read part of the statement by Blinked.
In Sudan, they discussed coordinating efforts to press for expanded humanitarian access, stop the fighting, and establish a process to restore civilian governance.
Further Blinked reiterated the need for continued engagement with the Kenyan public, youth, and civil society following the June-August protests and underscored the importance of full accountability for security forces reportedly involved in protest violence and ongoing abductions.
“The Secretary reaffirmed the close and enduring connection between the peoples of our two nations and reiterated our support for Kenya’s inclusive and democratic future,” the statement added.
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