On the morning of April 24, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Ruto of Kenya, who was on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state unanimously agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship to a China - Kenya Community with a Shared Future in the new era.

Xi Jinping pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 62 years ago, China and Kenya have always respected and supported each other, inherited the spirit of friendly cooperation between China and Africa and the Silk Road spirit, and promoted the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to continuously reach new heights. The upgrade of China - Kenya relations to a Community with a Shared Future in the new era is a strategic choice for both sides. China is willing to work with Kenya to conform to the historical trend and the general trend of the times, set an example of a China - Africa Community with a Shared Future in the new era, and lead the development of China - Africa relations and the unity and cooperation of the Global South.

Xi Jinping emphasized that building a Community with a Shared Future is the right path of mutual respect, equal treatment, mutual benefit and win - win results, and "working together for a shared future". China and Kenya should continue to firmly support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, firmly support each other in exploring development paths that suit their national conditions, deepen exchanges on governance experience, and be partners and true friends on the path of modernization. The Belt and Road Initiative is a shining name card of cooperation between the two countries. It is necessary to strengthen regular policy communication, promote high - level connectivity, ensure sustainable trade flow, explore diversified financial integration, and continue the people - to - people bond of friendship from generation to generation, so as to be the leader in high - quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. China's super - large - scale market is always open to high - quality Kenyan products. China encourages more capable Chinese enterprises to invest and start businesses in Kenya. As important members of the Global South, China and Kenya should take practical actions to firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, promote the global governance of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, practice true multilateralism, promote the building of an equal and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive economic globalization, and promote the world to move towards a bright future of peace, security, prosperity and progress.

Xi Jinping pointed out that no matter how the international situation changes, China's policy concept of sincerity, real results, affinity and good - faith towards Africa will not change, the original intention of sharing weal and woe and standing together through thick and thin with Africa will not change, and the fundamental purpose of win - win cooperation and common development between China and Africa will not change. China always honors its words and actions. It is willing to work with African countries, including Kenya, to promote the early harvest of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China - Africa Cooperation, so as to better benefit the African people, continue to send out the strong voice of China - Africa unity and cooperation in the new era, and promote high - quality China - Africa cooperation to lead the cooperation of the Global South.

Xi Jinping emphasized that there are no winners in tariff wars and trade wars. China does not seek trouble but is not afraid of it. It is willing to work with all countries in the world to meet various challenges through unity and cooperation, safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, uphold international trade rules, and safeguard international fairness and justice.

Ruto said that Kenya and China have always adhered to sincerity and mutual benefit. The two countries have a common vision for cooperation, adhere to the people - centered concept, and are all - weather strategic partners. Kenya firmly pursues the one - China policy and adheres to the fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. Kenya thanks the Chinese government and people for their selfless help in improving Kenya's infrastructure and coping with natural disasters. The Belt and Road Initiative projects such as the Mombasa - Nairobi Railway have effectively promoted Kenya's national development. Kenya is willing to work with China to build a Community with a Shared Future, comprehensively align economic and social development strategies, strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure construction, science and technology and other fields, enhance exchanges in education, culture and tourism, promote the modernization process of each other, and more closely connect the future of the two countries. China - Africa cooperation is conducive to the peace and development of Africa. Kenya is willing to closely coordinate and cooperate with China to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China - Africa Cooperation. Trade wars undermine the existing international rules and order. Kenya appreciates China's role as a stabilizer in the current volatile situation and its efforts to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South. Kenya is willing to jointly adhere to and practice multilateralism with China.

After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of 20 cooperation documents in the fields of the Belt and Road Initiative, high - tech, people - to - people and cultural exchanges, economic and trade cooperation, and news media.

The two sides issued the "Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kenya on Building a Model of a China - Africa Community with a Shared Future in the New Era".

Before the talks, Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony for Ruto and his wife Rachel at the East Gate Square of the Great Hall of the People.

When Ruto arrived, the honor guard lined up to pay tribute. Xi Jinping and Ruto stepped onto the reviewing stand. The military band played the national anthems of China and Kenya, and 21 - gun salutes were fired in Tiananmen Square. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Ruto reviewed the honor guard of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and watched the march - past.

At noon on the same day, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan held a welcome banquet for President Ruto and his wife in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

Wang Yi attended the above - mentioned activities.