President Uhuru Kenyatta with Ireland Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney at State House, Nairobi, November 9, 2017. [Photo| @UKenyatta]President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday met the Irish Foreign and Trade Minister, Simon Coveney.The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations and trade between the two countries.During their meeting, Coveney lauded Uhuru for his leadership on major global issues, including the rule of law and strict adherence to the constitution.“One of the best things you have done is to remind the world that there is separation of powers in Kenya,” said Foreign Minister Coveney.He further noted that Kenya is experiencing great economic and social transformation which his country wants to be part of by partnering on key areas of socio-economic growth.“We want to change our relations with Kenya to make them more comprehensive. In the past our relations were driven by missionaries but as of now we want to be part of the new economic story being experienced in Kenya,” Coveney said.On his part, Kenyatta said his Administration is keen to work closely with the Irish government in building strong relations for the benefit of the citizens of the two countries.“As National Government, we would be glad to work together and offer support to potato farmers and also harness our Blue Economy so as to create opportunities to our youth,” said Uhuru.Present at the event were Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amb. Amina Mohammed and Ireland Ambassador to Kenya Vincent O’Neil.

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