Japan, Kenya agree to collaborate on free, open Indo-Pacific, Sudan conflict

The leaders of Japan and Kenya have agreed to work together to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, and to closely coordinate on the situation in Sudan, where military clashes continue.

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio met with Kenya's President William Ruto in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Wednesday.

Kishida explained Japan's plan to invest over 75 billion dollars in the Indo-Pacific region by 2030 from both the public and private sectors to boost growth in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The leaders confirmed the importance of maintaining international order based on the rule of law and agreed to work together on promoting the initiative.

Kishida stressed Japan's commitment to cooperate as "a partner growing together with Africa." The leaders agreed to start dialogue to accelerate business cooperation, including through startups and investment in green energy.

Kishida also praised Kenya's active involvement in helping to promote peace and stability in the region, including urging a truce in war-torn Sudan.

In a joint news conference, Kishida said Japan and Kenya will strengthen their multilayered relations including in business. He also said that as the host country of the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima later this month he wants to reflect the voices of African nations in discussions.

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230503_15/