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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 29743, member: 2262"] Raila Odinga, who leads ODM, met Monday with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan and National Treasury CS John Mbadi. Raila said Ambassador Haiyan stopped by for a regular courtesy visit, just like other ambassadors do. They talked about the friendly ties between Kenya and China. Both men discussed how the two countries have kept good relations for decades. After their meeting, Raila said Kenya partners with China in many areas. These include selling goods, making products, using new technology, and building important structures. As the head of the Orange Democratic Movement, he met with the Chinese ambassador. Their talk happened because ambassadors often visit important political leaders. Kenya and China keep talking about new projects and ways to strengthen their friendship. China has stayed with Kenya since independence and funded many development projects. During his press conference, Raila stayed away from any political subjects. He made clear he works outside the government but cares about how Kenya and China help each other grow. President William Ruto changed his Cabinet last June and brought in several people from Raila's ODM party. Raila and Ruto recently signed an agreement to work together, though Raila stresses this does not mean any political deal happened. Since he lost his run for the AU Commission chair position, Raila has spoken with two foreign officials. On March 18, Raila talked with Neil Wigan, the United Kingdom's representative in Kenya. They discussed how nations around the world interact and what is happening inside Kenya right now. Raila also talked about the relationship between Kenya and the UK. His chat with the UK representative covered their long history, the current state of Kenya, and how international systems change. Raila was happy to learn that the UK wants stronger connections with Kenya. He heard they plan to shift from giving aid money to investing in Kenyan businesses. Raila appreciated hearing that the UK and Europe plan to connect with more regions worldwide. They want to tackle major issues that affect how countries work together. [/QUOTE]

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