Ethiopia, Kenya agree to strengthen cooperation in regional security issues

Addis Ababa, March 31, 2022 (FBC) – Field marshal Birhanu Jula met yesterday with General Robert Kariuki Kibochi, the Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. 

They have agreed to strengthen cooperation in bilateral and regional security issues, including hosting capacity building training sessions and sharing experiences in peacekeeping. 

The two sides noted the need to exploit opportunities for cooperation and cement longstanding ties between the two countries. 

They further pledged to empower East Africa Standby Force (ESAF) as member states. General Kiboch also expressed his delight to host Field Marshal Birhanu in Kenya.