Kenya's leader of opposition meets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenya's leader of opposition Raila Odinga met here today and discussed the progress in the relationship between the two countries as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.

 The prime minister recalled their long association, dating back to over a decade, when he had visited Kenya as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, also recalled his earlier visits to India in 2009 and 2012.

"The two leaders discussed the progress in India-Kenya relations in recent years, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest," an official statement issued here said.

(PTI)