UN General Assembly chief visits Kenya to boost ties

NAIROBI, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- President of the 79th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Philemon Yang began a four-day visit to Kenya on Tuesday to bolster cooperation between the country and the global body, the Kenyan government said.

Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said that Yang's visit will reinforce the country's pivotal role in multilateral diplomacy and its commitment to advancing key global and regional priorities.

"This visit will underscore the strong and enduring partnership between Kenya and the United Nations, and rearms Kenya's leadership in regional and global affairs," the ministry said in a statement issued in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.

During his visit, Yang is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral meetings with Kenyan President William Ruto and senior government officials, where he will outline his vision and priorities for his tenure. Discussions will focus on peace and security, sustainable development, financing for development, digitalization, and strengthening international cooperation.

The UN official will also deliver a public lecture and engage with members of the UN community, academia, policy think tanks, innovators, and private-sector stakeholders. ■