Australian delegation led by the High Commissioner to Kenya Alison Chartres meets Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho, January 11, 2018. [Photo|Ali Hassan Joho]The Australian delegation led by the High Commissioner to Kenya Alison Chartres and the Commander Combined Task Force 150 of the Royal Australian Navy Commodore Mal Wise OAM, paid Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho a courtesy call on Thursday morning. They held discussions aimed at strengthening the ties between Mombasa and Australia. The key issues articulated included: the gains made so far in countering violent extremism, infrastructural development and investment within the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani, the security situation within the region and tourism promotion."We look forward to more fruitful engagements between us especially with regards to trade and investments," said Joho.

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