Held talks with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation at the Kremlin, Moscow, after the conclusion of the Russia-Africa Summit. Thanked President Putin for confirming that Kenyans will no longer be enlisted into the Russian military because Kenya has been categorised a non-source country for recruitment into the Russian military. Informed President Putin that I have appointed a Defence Attache at the Kenya Embassy in Moscow, who will liaise with the Russian Ministry of Defence in processing the return of Kenyans who were in Russia for military purposes. Additionally, the Defence Attache will work with the Russian Ministry of Defence to process compensation for Kenyans and to assist in their safe return home. We also discussed scholarships in various fields for Kenyan students, including health, artificial intelligence, technology, aviation and cyber security, and to increase the number from the current 70 to 300. President Putin committed to support the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, the only UN headquarters in the developing world. We also agreed that our two governments would negotiate a bilateral labour agreement that would allow Kenyans to live and work in Russia. In recognition of the deepening ties between our two countries, I invited President Putin to visit Kenya. During the Russia-Africa Summit, our two countries signed five instruments aimed at deepening our bilateral ties. They include the establishment of the Intergovernmental Russia-Kenya Commission on Economic Cooperation and Cooperation in Labour Inspection and Employment Promotion. Others cover cooperation between our two Transport ministries, visa free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports and collaboration in diplomatic training.