However, recently relations have turned frosty as concerns mount over the rule of law and the state of democracy in the country with media outlets being closed and journalists being jailed.
Hata hivyo, hivi majuzi mahusiano yamekuwa ya baridi huku wasiwasi ukiongezeka juu ya utawala wa sheria na hali ya demokrasia nchini huku vyombo vya habari vikifungwa na waandishi wa habari kufungwa jela.