Kenya to Establish New Embassies in Vatican City, 2 Other Countries
The decision, which aims to deepen Kenya's diplomatic ties, was reached during a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, November 11...
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Kenya will establish three new embassies in Vatican City, Copenhagen (Denmark), and Hanoi (Vietnam) to strengthen diplomatic ties and expand its global footprint. This decision was approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, November 11.
- The Vatican City embassy aims to bolster relations with the Holy See and advance Kenya’s global, moral, and development diplomacy.
- The move will deepen bilateral relations and enhance collaboration in peace-building, climate action, and humanitarian initiatives.
- The establishment of embassies in Denmark and Vietnam will expand Kenya’s diplomatic reach and strengthen trade relations; this follows Kenya's acquisition of the Kenya High Commission building in London in April, after years of renting.
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