Kenya, Eritrea agree to abolish Visa requirement for their nationals

Kenya and Eritrea have agreed to abolish Visa requirements for their respective citizens in a move made to advance regional integration.

President William Ruto and his Eritrean counterpart Isaias Afwerki made the announcement on Friday after holding bilateral talks in Asmara.

The two leaders believe the move will bolster bilateral relations, and improve people-to-people ties besides entrenching regional integration.

“We will keep working together to promote regional trade and investment,” explained President Ruto.

The two leaders further decided to cooperate in the African Union in the “spirit of Pan-Africanism” where they agreed to consult on regional integration for the development of the two nations.

The two Heads of State further resolved to work together and consult on regional integration in efforts to safeguard regional peace, security and development in the Horn of Africa.

Likewise, they underscored the importance of promoting regional trade and investment through developing regional land, sea and air transport.