Kenya signs 12 deals with Egypt to boost bilateral relations

Kenya signs 12 deals with Egypt to boost bilateral relations

Presidents William Ruto and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sign 12 MoUs to enhance bilateral ties on January 29, 2025.

President William Ruto has inked 12 deals with the Egyptian government to elevate the bilateral relations between the two countries. 

The 12 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will enable both administrations to partner in various sectors such as trade, investment, education, scientific research, and technological exchanges to unlock new opportunities. 

Other areas include diplomatic training in capacity building, political consultations, youth empowerment, telecommunication, space cooperation, governance, housing, construction and urban development. 

Speaking during a joint press briefing, President Ruto said that discussions are in advanced stages to explore other sectors such as mining and blue economy, sports, customs cooperation and the Grant Water Agreement. 

“I trust that we shall swiftly conclude the pending matters and have the MoUs come into force as soon as practicable,” Ruto said.

The president also called on the need for a Joint Business Council to eliminate trade barriers between the two countries in mutual areas of interest. 

“We also discussed measures to eliminate trade barriers, streamline regulations and simplify Customs procedures to create a more predictable and efficient trading environment for our business communities,” he added.

Ruto appealed to Egypt to support Kenya's candidate for the African Union Chairmanship role, Raila Odinga. 

“Kenya has nominated the Rt Hon Raila Odinga as our candidate for chairperson of the African Union Commission (2025–2028), and I seek Egypt’s esteemed support in ensuring strong and effective leadership at the African Union,” he pointed out.

On his part, Egyptian President El-Sisi acknowledged the importance of the meeting to enhance the bilateral ties and foster economic development between the two countries. 

“This is an opportunity that my dear brother, Ruto, and I discussed ways of enhancing our bilateral relations for the sake of economic prosperity of our people,” President El-Sisi said.

President Ruto is in Egypt for a two-day state visit to hold consultations on regional development.

The visit comes at a time when East African nations are deliberating on an escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the M23 rebels took over Goma City. 

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