President Kenyatta congratulates incoming Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy

President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated incoming Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

“I write to convey my warm congratulations following your election as the Chairperson of the Ethiopian Peoples Revolution Democratic Front (EPRDF) and endorsement by the Ethiopian Parliament as the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,” President Kenyatta said in a congratulatory message to the new Ethiopian Prime Minister.

President Kenyatta said the election of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was a clear demonstration of the trust and confidence that members of Council EPRDF have in his ability to lead the Party and the entire country in its aspirations for unity in diversity, peace and national development.

“More significantly I also wish to congratulate you and the people of Ethiopia for the manner in which you have managed the political transition.  You have made Africa proud,” President Kenyatta said in the congratulatory message to Prime Minister Abiy.

Kenyatta said he looked forward to working closely with the incoming Prime Minister to consolidate the valuable strategic partnership characterized by excellent bilateral relations and a strong cooperation in regional and multilateral issues.

“I particularly look forward to our joint efforts in the pursuit of regional and continental peace, stability and development within the framework of the Inter-Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) for the benefit the people of our region and beyond,” President Kenyatta added.