The Ethiopian Prime Minister's re-election was approved by the country's House of People's Representatives. Ruto expressed optimism that Kenya and Ethiopia will continue to enhance their bilateral cooperation.

"Kenya looks forward to continuing working closely with you to advance our shared interests for the mutual benefit of our peoples, our region and the wider global community," Ruto stated.

This development occurs as Ethiopia navigates security and political challenges, including tensions in the Tigray region. Kenya and Ethiopia share strong economic, diplomatic, and security ties, collaborating on regional stability, trade, and cross-border matters.