President Ruto Holds Bilateral Talks with Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev in Baku on WUF13 Sidelines
The meeting brought together the two leaders for discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation between Kenya and Azerbaijan - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto of Kenya held bilateral talks with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), aiming to bolster cooperation between the two nations.
- The discussions focused on strengthening diplomatic and development ties, including trade, investment, and international cooperation in sustainable development and urban transformation.
- Key figures involved were President William Ruto and President Ilham Aliyev, representing Kenya and Azerbaijan respectively.
- The meeting emphasized the increasing use of global forums like WUF13 for bilateral diplomacy, with Kenya highlighting its Affordable Housing Programme.
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