President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the strategic goal for South Africa, Kenya and other African countries to acquire and manufacture COVID-19 vaccines on the continent.
Ramaphosa on Tuesday hosted Kenyan leader Uhuru Kenyatta at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.
The two countries share longstanding, mutually beneficial relations that predate Kenya’s historic support for the struggle against apartheid and colonialism in South Africa.
Ramaphosa said although there had been great progress in the development and distribution of vaccines and acts of solidarity and cooperation across the world, the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic had been uneven.
“South Africa and Kenya have proven capacity and expertise in this regard. We should and would be able to manufacture our own vaccines.”
Kenyatta said it was unfortunate that at a time when the world should be collaborating in the fight against the pandemic, rich countries continued hoarding vaccines.
“It is, therefore, imperative for African countries to build capacities to meet our vaccine requirements, this is not only urgent but existential.”
Kenyatta will on Wednesday visit Aspen Pharmacare in Gqeberha, which will provide first-hand experience of the country’s capacity to produce vaccines and highlight areas of possible cooperation with the Kenyan government.
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit of H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, to South Africa, from 22 – 24 November 2021. https://t.co/jUJ0jauwqH#KenyaInSA #BetterAfricaBetterWorld pic.twitter.com/UmTTHxlNyo
— Presidency | South Africa
(@PresidencyZA) November 23, 2021
[PHOTOS]: Media Briefing on conclusion of the official talks between the two Heads of State on the occasion of the State Visit by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta to the Republic of South Africa #KenyaInSA pic.twitter.com/TgmIE0RZsD
— Presidency | South Africa
In conclusion, we have had an opportunity today to discuss in some depth several of the challenges facing our continent and its people.
But we have also discussed many opportunities for growth and progress.https://t.co/3FOWsmRGfI
— Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa and Kenya share longstanding, mutually beneficial relations that predate Kenya’s historic support for the struggle against apartheid and colonialism in South Africa. #KenyaInSA #BetterAfricaBetterWorld pic.twitter.com/QznSxFw5Kq
— Presidency | South Africa
-EWN
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