Kenya and India are looking to significantly enhance their bilateral relationship, moving beyond traditional ties to focus on strategic cooperation in trade, security, and technology. This push comes amidst shifting global dynamics and aims to redefine their partnership for the 21st century.

• The future cooperation should prioritize investment-led industrial growth over trade alone, with a focus on areas like agri-processing.
• The symposium was convened by the Global Centre for Policy and Strategy (Gloseps) in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Nairobi.
• Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei highlighted that the international system is undergoing deep disruption, necessitating redefined interests and partnerships for the two nations approaching 63 years of diplomatic relations.
• Current bilateral trade stands at $3.35 billion, with over 80,000 Indian diaspora members in Kenya, as stated by High Commissioner of India Adarsh Swaika.