Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho on Thursday hosted the French Minister of State for Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari. 

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In a tweet, the French Embassy in Kenya said the two discussed bilateral cooperation in Mombasa.

The embassy also noted that Mombasa is the gateway of Kenya and a major transport hub.

They affirmed their commitment to partnering with Mombasa due to its strategic position in Kenya and Africa at large.

"The French Minister of State for Transport @Djebbari_JB paid a courtesy call to H.E. Gov of Mombasa county @HassanAliJoho to discuss on bilateral cooperation in Mombasa. Mombasa is the gateway of Kenya and a major transport hub.@MombasaCountyKe Asante sana 001 kwa mualiko," French Embassy in Kenya tweeted.

Mombasa County also took to Twitter to welcome Jean-Baptiste Djebbari. 

They lauded the impact France have had in the region.

"Overtime, the people of Mombasa and France have had a supportive, productive and cordial relationship which has bore fruits in different sectors. Karibu Mombasa @Djebbari_JB cc: @HassanAliJoho #MombasaInvest," Mombasa County tweeted.

The visit comes after Governor Ali Hassan Joho hosted Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland, Fionnuala Quinlan, on Wednesday.

"Ireland and Kenya share a long history of friendship and co-operation. It was a pleasure to host H.E Fionnuala Quinlan, Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland, who paid me a courtesy in my office yesterday ~ @FionnualaQuinl2 @IrlEmbKenya @BIrlKe," Joho posted.