HAPPENING NOW: President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta are briefing the media on the final conclusion of official talks during President Kenyatta's State Visit. #KenyaInSA 
Ministers of the two countries have just concluded the signed several memoranda of understanding – paving the way for an official strengthening of ties between Kenya and South Africa. #KenyaInSA
President Ramaphosa says discussions between the two countries were "productive". #KenyaInSA
President Ramaphosa: "This State Visit has allowed us to take stock of the current state of our bilateral relations while providing a great opportunity to explore other areas of mutual benefit". #KenyaInSA
The President says the visit is expected to see the conclusion of a strategic partnership between the two countries. #KenyaInSA
The President highlights the different areas where memoranda of understanding have been signed - including transport, tourism and migration. #KenyaInSA
President Ramaphosa says the two countries will also be strengthening economic ties. #KenyaInSA
The President says the two countries will also be solving issues of movement of people between the two countries. He says ministers from both countries will be reporting back to the two leaders within six months. #KenyaInSA
President Ramaphosa: "South Africa regards Kenya as its strategic ally in East Africa which actively contributes to peace, security and economic development in the region". #KenyaInSA
He says the two countries stand together in "support of freedom, justice for all people". #KenyaInSA
The President says the two leaders have reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic. #KenyaInSA
President Ramaphosa: "South Africa and Kenya, as like-minded countries, should work together to build consensus on how the continent should emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic". #KenyaInSA
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta is now addressing the media. #KenyaInSA
President Kenyatta says the relationship between the two countries is now coming of age. #KenyaInSA
President Kenyatta says the discussions have been fruitful. #KenyaInSA
President Kenyatta: "We have witnessed today the signing of eight agreements...on a wide range of issues including health cooperation, diplomatic consultation...all very key to both our countries". #KenyaInSA
Kenya's President says although the agreements are extensive, "we believe there is still scope to do more". #KenyaInSA
President Uhuru Kenyatta has now concluded his final remarks. Please go to sanews.gov.za for more on this story.
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