Kazakh-Kenyan relations discussed in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, January 26, 2022 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the African Union Mr. Barlybay Sadykov held a meeting with Ambassador of Kenya to Ethiopia, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the African Union Ms. Jean Njeri Kamau.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the state and prospects of bilateral relations, as well as planned activities for 2022.

The constructive and mutually beneficial nature of bilateral cooperation in the political, trade and economic spheres was emphasized.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their intention to further develop cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

 

For reference: Among 55 African countries, Kenya ranks 5th in terms of trade turnover with Kazakhstan (after Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa). Kenya ranks second in terms of trade turnover with Kazakhstan among sub-Saharan African countries.

The trade turnover of Kazakhstan with Africa in 2021 amounted to 483 million US dollars, including 49.1 million US dollars with Kenya.

Kazakhstan and Kenya also closely cooperate within the framework of international organizations, primarily the UN.