On projects of railway construction, Xi said China is willing to work with the Kenyan side to conduct feasibility studies and hopes Kenya will provide a good business environment for Chinese companies operating there.

Xi said both sides should strengthen communication and coordination in regional and international affairs and jointly defend the multilateral system and order.

Kenyatta thanked China for hosting the expo, which he dubbed a major innovative move to open its market.

He also thanked China for making Africa an important direction in its opening-up.

He spoke highly of Xi's proposal of the BRI and his efforts in promoting the FOCAC, calling them "China's important contribution to world peace and common development."

Kenya is ready to work with China in safeguarding multilateralism and the free trade system and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, said Kenyatta.