Baku:President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan received Jonah Maina Mwangi, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kenya to Azerbaijan. During the meeting, the ambassador presented his credentials to President Aliyev, marking the formal commencement of his diplomatic tenure.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev reminisced about the visit of Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to Azerbaijan and their meetings both in Azerbaijan and at international events. He emphasized the positive political relations between the two countries, which provide a foundation for expanding cooperation in areas such as the economy and trade. President Aliyev also highlighted the substantial potential for bilateral cooperation across various fields.

The newly appointed ambassador expressed gratitude for the reception and acknowledged the development of bilateral relations in recent years. He assured that he would diligently work to further strengthen cooperation between the two nations, following the directives of both heads of state. Jonah Maina Mwangi also underscored the significance of reciprocal visits at different levels to enhance bilateral ties.

The discussions between President Aliyev and Ambassador Mwangi also covered prospects for cooperation in various sectors between Azerbaijan and Kenya.