As for relations between Egypt and Kenya, President Sisi said he agreed with the Kenyan president on the importance of developing and upgrading bilateral relations to the level of strategic and comprehensive partnership.

He welcomed the Kenyan president William Ruto in Egypt, saying his visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of setting up diplomatic relations between the two brotherly countries.

He said the visit reflects the deeply-rooted relations biding the two countries, adding that it provided a chance for holding constructive talks on enhancing bilateral relations in all domains, especially in the defense, security, counter-terrorism, water, culture and education ones.

Talks underlined the importance of increasing trade exchange and boosting investments through the Egyptian companies operating in the Kenyan markets especially in the domains of top priority to the two countries such as infrastructure, agriculture and irrigation.

Talks also tackled the situation in Sudan as the two leaders exchanged viewpoints towards reaching a serious solution to the current conflict in a way that puts an end to the suffering of the Sudanese brethren and opens the door for a political dialogue that materializes the Sudanese people's aspirations for security and stability.

The latest developments of the Nile file figured high during talks between the Egyptian and Kenyan leaders as President Sisi underlined the seriousness of the situation in light of the sharp water scarcity Egypt is suffering from.

President Sisi, at the same time, reiterated Egypt's support of the promising development chances in Nile basin countries as long as they are agreed-upon and are achieved by good and sincere intentions in accordance with the relevant international law.

At the end of the talks, President Sisi expressed hope of further cooperation with Kenya to better serve the interests of the two brotherly nations, wishing the Kenyan people more stability and prosperity. (MENA)
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