Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has embarked on an official visit to Changsha, China, to participate in the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the implementation of follow-up actions from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
The high-level forum is slated to run from June 8 to 13 and brings together African and Chinese officials to review and advance joint initiatives agreed upon during past FOCAC summits.
Mudavadi's trip follows the recent elevation of Kenya-China relations to a strategic partnership, a milestone marked during President William Ruto’s recent state visit to Beijing.
The Prime CS is expected to use the opportunity to reinforce this growing alliance, with a focus on expanding economic cooperation and attracting Chinese support for Kenya’s development priorities.
During his stay, Mudavadi will also attend the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo as well as the China (Chongqing)-Africa Investment Forum.
High on his agenda are discussions around key infrastructure projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension and the planned dualling of the Nairobi-Malaba highway initiatives viewed as critical to boosting regional trade and connectivity.
