The meeting between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Kenyan President William Ruto on the sidelines of the United Nations summit on food security in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reaffirmed the strong relations between the two countries, which, after 60 years of diplomatic relations that have been more than satisfactory on both sides, are experiencing a period of great ferment and planning. in Ethiopia, reaffirmed the solid relations between the two countries, which, after 60 years of diplomatic relations that have been more than satisfactory on both sides, are experiencing a period of great ferment and planning, thanks in part to our government's Mattei Plan for Africa, which has chosen Kenya as one of the pilot countries for development and related cooperation.
It was Ruto himself, at the conclusion of the summit where he held talks with Meloni, who confirmed the good state of relations between the two countries.
“Italy has proven to be a reliable partner in supporting Kenya's transformative development program, particularly through the expansion of infrastructure in the technology city of Konza and progress in the initiatives of the Kenyan space agency,” he wrote on his X profile, recalling the solid and long-standing relations between Kenya and Italy.

“This partnership has been fueled by constant diplomatic engagement, which has fostered the creation of a solid foundation for collaboration in various sectors. Our bilateral ties are underpinned by vibrant people-to-people relations, thriving trade and investment initiatives, and close cooperation on peace and security,” the Kenyan president added.
Palazzo Chigi, in a statement, also confirmed the positive outcome of the Addis Ababa meeting, noting that the talks allowed for an exchange of views on the state of bilateral relations, starting with the excellent cooperation through initiatives in the agriculture, energy, and training sectors launched under the Mattei Plan.
Ruto and Meloni also agreed to continue working together to promote stability and security in East Africa.