Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kenyan President Ruto

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto today to express our appreciation for Kenya’s contributions to regional peace and stability, including its leadership in addressing the crisis in Sudan and advancing East African Community-led talks to ease tensions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Secretary also encouraged peaceful and constructive dialogue to resolve political differences in Kenya. Additionally, the Secretary and President Ruto discussed Kenya’s positive consideration of leading a multinational force in Haiti.