Colombia–Kenya relations are the bilateral relations between Colombia and Kenya. Both nations are members of the G77 and the Non-Aligned Movement.
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History
editColombia and Kenya first established diplomatic relations on January 27, 1975.[1] On December 2, 2020, the ambassador of Colombia to Kenya, Mónica de Greiff Lindo, presented her credentials to the Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta.[2] In 2023, Colombian vice president Francia Márquez made an official visit to Kenya to enhance ties and promote collaboration between the two countries.[3][4][5]
High-level visits
editHigh-level visits from Colombia to Kenya[6][4][7]
- Vice President Francisco Santos Calderón (2008)
- Director of Asia, Africa, and Oceania Alfredo Ramos (2017)
- Vice President Francia Márquez (2023)
High-level visits from Kenya to Colombia[8]
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (2023)
Bilateral agreements
editBoth nations have signed bilateral agreements such as a Trade agreement between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Government of Kenya (1977); Memorandum of Understanding between Diplomatic Academies (2021); Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations (2021); Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of National Education of Colombia and the Ministry of Education of Kenya (2023) and a First Joint Commission for Cooperation (2023).[9][10]
Trade
editIn 2022, Colombia exported $846k to Kenya. The products exported from Colombia to Kenya included Tanned Equine and Bovine Hides ($129k), Coffee ($128k), and other live plants, cuttings as well as slips; mushroom spawn ($123k). Kenya exported $1.23M to Colombia. The products exported from Kenya to Colombia consisted of Coffee and Tea Extracts ($447k), Knit Men's Undergarments ($225k), and Non-Knit Men's Suits ($195k).[11]
Diplomatic missions
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Kenia | Cancillería". www.cancilleria.gov.co. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Asuntos Políticos Colombia - Kenia" [Colombia - Kenya Political Affairs]. kenia.embajada.gov.co (in Spanish). Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Onditi, Diane (2023-05-15). "Kenya – Colombia Business Forum". KNCCI. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ a b "NTV Kenya: Boosting bilateral ties: Colombia Vice President makes historic maiden visit to Kenya". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Quartucci, Soledad (2023-05-23). "Colombia in Africa". Latina Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Encuentros de Alto Nivel Colombia - Kenia" [High Level Meetings Colombia - Kenya]. kenia.embajada.gov.co (in Spanish). Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "Sub-Saharan Africa | Cancillería". www.cancilleria.gov.co. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Kenyan Delegation Visits Colombia in an Effort to Strengthen Trade". Finance Colombia. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Ministerio de Educación Nacional fortalece sus relaciones de cooperación con Kenia" [Ministry of National Education strengthens its cooperation relations with Kenya]. mineducacion.gov.co (in Spanish). September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Obura, Fred (2023-09-13). "Kenya, Colombia Explore Direct Flights Option to Boost Bilateral Ties". Kenyan Wall Street - Business, Markets & Finance Insights. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Colombia (COL) and Kenya (KEN) Trade". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 2024-11-11.