[Detail] US President Joe Biden Calls Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta

On Friday morning US President Joe Biden talked to President Kenyatta in a phone conversation to discuss about the bilateral relationship between US and Kenya.
“President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya.  The President affirmed the importance of the strong U.S.- Kenya bilateral relationship. He also emphasized the United States’ continued commitment to working closely with Kenya to support regional peace and security, including at the United Nations Security Council” The White house stated.
President Biden applauded Kenya’s leadership in the Horn of Africa and commitment to counterterrorism, economic growth, addressing climate change, and sustainable development.
Presidents Biden and Kenyatta discussed the deteriorating humanitarian and human rights crises in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and the need to prevent further loss of life and ensure humanitarian access.
The two leaders also discussed the need for cooperation on other matters of regional stability.
Kenya and the US have had cordial ties dating back to 1963 on economic and security issues.
Among the latest engagements are on the bilateral Free Trade Agreement, hailed as the first in Sub-Saharan Africa.
A few weeks ago, a gigantic USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) naval ship docked at the Kenyan coast after sailing through the Indian Ocean. News of its presence in Kenya went viral with many wondering what the US naval ship was doing in Kenya.
READ:[Photos] the gigantic USS Naval Military Ship that arrived at the coast last week
According to the US Naval website, Williams is currently deployed to the Eastern coast of Africa to demonstrate growth in strategic partnerships and U.S. commitment to African countries through interoperability training, maritime security and safety to allow for freedom of navigation in the region. The ship’s rotational crew swap allows unlimited operations in the Africa area of responsibility.