At the invitation of Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya will pay a state visit to China from Aug 18 to 23. This visit, coinciding with the 50th anniversaries of the independence of Kenya and the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Kenya, will be a "journey of friendship and cooperation".

During the visit, the leaders of China and Kenya will renew their friendship, discuss cooperation and lay out the blueprints for the future development of bilateral relations. The two sides will also sign a series of cooperative agreements, which will add more vitality to the mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields. The Chinese government and people are eagerly expecting the arrival of President Kenyatta.

Looking at history, we are proud of the friendship and cooperation between China and Kenya and the two peoples. More than 600 years ago, Chinese navigator Zheng He visited Kenya four times during his seven voyages that reached Africa and the Middle East. Zheng He's story is known to all in China as well as Kenya.