According to the Kenyan presidency, in a statement to which VerAngola had access, this action marks a "significant step in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties" between the two countries.
The issue of visas was another point discussed, with Angola committing to work towards waiving visa requirements for Kenyans visiting the country. "Angola will work to waive visa requirements for Kenyans visiting the country, reciprocating Kenya's earlier gesture," the statement said.
On that occasion, the President of Kenya considered that this action would allow professionals from that country, such as teachers, to access Angola more easily.
"This measure will allow our professionals, such as teachers, to have access to Angola much more easily," said William Ruto, quoted in the statement.
At the meeting, held this Wednesday in Luanda, the two Presidents also addressed pertinent issues in Africa, such as peace in the Great Lakes region, "institutional reforms of the African Union and the elections of the president of the African Union Commission next month".
William Ruto, who has been mandated by other African heads of state to champion African Union (AU) reforms, has invited President João Lourenço to a retreat in Kenya later this month, ahead of the AU Heads of State Summit in February, according to the Kenyan presidency.
Regarding the Luanda Process for Peace in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, "the two leaders appreciated the need for a joint meeting between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) to consolidate the initiative".
"Peace and security on our continent is of paramount importance to all of us and we are keen to have a process that incorporates everyone and ensures its success," President Ruto explained.
The Kenyan head of state asked his Angolan counterpart to support the candidacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the post of chair of the AU commission.
President Ruto, who arrived in Luanda on Tuesday evening from Accra, Ghana, where he attended the inauguration of President John Mahama, also discussed trade relations between the two countries with President João Lourenço.
