President Lee Holds Summit with Kenyan President Ruto, Expresses Desire for Development Partnership

President Lee Jae-myung met with Kenyan President William Ruto on June 17 during the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. Lee expressed his desire for South Korea to join Kenya on its path of development, crediting Ruto's leadership for the country's progress.

During the meeting, Lee stated, "I hope we can deepen the cooperative relationship between Kenya and South Korea even further." He reflected on South Korea's own rapid growth after liberation from colonial rule, noting the significant assistance received from various countries during that process.

Lee promised to share South Korea's experiences in national development with Kenya and to collaborate on mutual efforts.

In response, President Ruto highlighted his two visits to South Korea since taking office, emphasizing the strong cooperative ties and friendship between the two nations. He remarked, "Not long ago, Korea and Kenya were at similar levels, but in just one generation, South Korea has transformed from a developing country to a developed nation. We must learn lessons from Korea's leap forward."

Ruto added that he continually encourages his citizens by asserting that with effort, they too can achieve success like South Korea. He noted that Kenya and South Korea are already collaborating in various fields, including new city development, and expressed his commitment to maintaining close cooperation with President Lee.



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