On the evening of October 18, 2023, President Xi Jinping met with President Ruto of Kenya, who came to China to attend the Third the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, at the Great Hall of the People.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China Kenya friendship has a long history. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 60 years ago, the two countries have treated each other equally and supported each other. They are good friends who trust each other and good partners for win-win cooperation. In recent years, China and Kenya have cooperated in the implementation of a large number of projects such as the Mombasa Nairobi Railway and Mombasa Oil Terminal, and the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" initiative has borne fruit in Kenya, enhancing the sense of gain of the two peoples. China views China Kenya relations from a strategic and long-term perspective and is willing to work with Kenya to promote the continuous development of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China supports Kenya's independent exploration of a modernization path that is in line with its own reality, and is willing to engage in exchanges of experience in governance and governance with Kenya, firmly supporting each other. Welcome the Kenyan side to fully utilize trade promotion measures and platforms such as the "Green Channel" for African agricultural products to China, share the dividends of China's market and opening up, and promote more Kenyan characteristic high-quality products to be exported to China. China supports more Chinese enterprises to invest in Kenya, expand cooperation in fields such as the digital economy and new energy, and assist Kenya in achieving green development. Both sides should make good use of platforms such as the Confucius Institute and Luban Workshop to deepen local cooperation and cultural exchanges. Strengthen multilateral communication and collaboration, practice true multilateralism, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.

Ruto said that he congratulated China on successfully hosting the third the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kenya and China for 60 years, both sides have always trusted and respected each other. In particular, since Xi Jinping President put forward the "the Belt and Road" initiative, Kenya has benefited a lot from cooperation with China. Important projects such as the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway have greatly enhanced Kenya's economic development capacity and enhanced people's well-being. It is believed that the eight actions proposed by Xi Jinping President to jointly build the "the Belt and Road" with high quality can further help Kenya and Africa achieve industrialization, agricultural modernization and economic integration. The Kenyan side firmly adheres to the One China policy and supports China's legitimate stance on human rights and other issues. It hopes to learn from China's successful development experience, deepen practical cooperation and cultural exchanges, and promote the continuous development of the Kenyan China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and African China relations.

Cai Qi and Wang Yi attended the meeting.