Kenya Opens Door to Malaysia in Landmark 60-Year Partnership Deal
Kenya currently exports tea, coffee, flowers, avocados, titanium ores and beef to Malaysia while importing edible oils, chemical products, electronics, agricultural chemicals and rubber...
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Kenya and Malaysia have forged a landmark 60-year partnership deal, eliminating trade barriers and enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The agreement was sealed on Monday, January 24, 2025, by President William Ruto and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a visit marking 60 years of diplomatic relations.
- The agreement removes trade tariffs on Kenyan exports including tea, coffee, flowers, avocados, titanium ores, and beef to Malaysia.
- Key initiatives include an air service agreement, a letter of intent to twin Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur, and an MOU between the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and its Malaysian counterpart.
- The deal also targets collaborations in STEM, research, innovation, education, digital technology and high-tech manufacturing, with Kenya aiming to balance trade relations by increasing exports and reducing import bills.
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