Ruto is an Excellent Salesman – Ramaphosa

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Thursday, November 10, 2022 –Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday, disclosed his animated discussions with Kenyan counterpart, President William Ruto.

The South African head of State, while addressing in the Kenya-South African High-Level Summit, revealed that Ruto had managed to demonstrate top marketing and sales skills since taking office two months ago.

The KICC meeting saw the SA president serve delegates with some light moments on how Ruto handled him over trade matters.

“President Ruto is an excellent salesman, all morning, he has been trying to sell me Kenyan tea, coffee, and avocado. As you see me, I’m full of Kenyan tea,” Ramaphosa stated as the audience broke into laughter.

He also lauded Ruto for his extra-ordinary confidence that saw the two nations seal the 90-day visa free visit to South Africa.

Ramaphosa added that, with the new president in office, Kenya will be witnessing a huge turn around not only in economic affairs but also on matters peace and relationship.

“President Ruto is action-oriented and we have ministers on both sides who are determined to improve the relationship between South Africa and Kenya.

“When we talk about trade, it is not just one way, it’s not only for South Africa to sell. I want to see Kenyan tea and coffee in South Africa as well,” he noted.

Ramaphosa and Ruto, together, agreed to work together going forward so that to address the existing trade imbalances.