Colombia–Kenya relations

Colombia–Kenya relations are the bilateral relations between Colombia and Kenya. Both nations are members of the G77 and the Non-Aligned Movement.

History

Colombia 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

High-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

Both 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

In 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

Colombia has an embassy in Nairobi.^[1]
Kenya is accredited to Colombia from its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.^[1]

References

^ ^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.

[:2-1] "Kenia | Cancillería". www.cancilleria.gov.co. Retrieved 2024-11-11.

[2] "Asuntos Políticos Colombia - Kenia" [Colombia - Kenya Political Affairs]. kenia.embajada.gov.co (in Spanish). Retrieved November 11, 2024.

[3] Onditi, Diane (2023-05-15). "Kenya – Colombia Business Forum". KNCCI. Retrieved 2024-11-11.

[:1-4] "NTV Kenya: Boosting bilateral ties: Colombia Vice President makes historic maiden visit to Kenya". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2024-11-11.

[5] Quartucci, Soledad (2023-05-23). "Colombia in Africa". Latina Republic. Retrieved 2024-11-11.

[6] "Encuentros de Alto Nivel Colombia - Kenia" [High Level Meetings Colombia - Kenya]. kenia.embajada.gov.co (in Spanish). Retrieved November 11, 2024.

[7] "Sub-Saharan Africa | Cancillería". www.cancilleria.gov.co. Retrieved 2024-11-11.

[8] "Kenyan Delegation Visits Colombia in an Effort to Strengthen Trade". Finance Colombia. Retrieved 2024-11-11.

[9] "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.

[10] 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.

[11] "Colombia (COL) and Kenya (KEN) Trade". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 2024-11-11.

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