Ruto Congratulates Abiy Ahmed on Re-election as Ethiopia Prime Minister

President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election to lead the country for a second term.

Ruto described Abiy's new mandate as a vote of confidence in his leadership and vision for Ethiopia.

“Congratulations my brother, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, on your re-election to lead Ethiopia for a second term,” Ruto said.

The President said Abiy's re-election by the Ethiopian House of People's Representatives demonstrated confidence in his leadership and plans for the country.

“Your new mandate by Ethiopia House of People's Representatives is a vote of confidence in your leadership and vision you have for your country,” Ruto said.

Ruto also wished the Ethiopian Prime Minister success as he continues to lead the country's transformation agenda.

“I wish you continued success as you lead Ethiopia to achieve its transformation agenda,” he said.

Ruto outlines Kenya-Ethiopia ties

The President said Kenya was looking forward to strengthening cooperation with Ethiopia under Abiy's renewed mandate.

“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 said.

The message comes as Kenya and Ethiopia continue to maintain diplomatic and economic ties, with cooperation between the two neighbouring countries covering areas including trade, infrastructure, security and regional affairs.

Ruto's message signals Kenya's intention to maintain close engagement with Addis Ababa as Abiy begins his second term.

The Ethiopian Prime Minister's renewed mandate is expected to shape the country's domestic transformation agenda as well as its engagement with neighbouring countries and the wider region.