| 词条 | Kenya–Kuwait relations |
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Kenyan–Kuwaiti relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Kuwait. HistoryPresident Uhuru Kenyatta visited Kuwait in 2013. He held talks with Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Kenyatta also attended the 3rd Africa-Arab economic summit which was held in Kuwait.[1] The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Amina Mohamed also accompanied him.[2] While addressing the 68th UN General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, condemned the terror attacks that had happened in Kenya. He also expressed his condolences to what he referred to as the friendly people of Kenya.[2] Development cooperationKenya and Kuwait cooperate in a lot of areas. During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, Kenya sent troops to Kuwait who later stayed on as peace keeping troops.[4] Between 2007-2013 Kenya has received aid amounting to KES. 7 billion (EUR. 68 million) from Kuwait.[1] Key areas for Kenya and Kuwaiti cooperation are:[3]
Kuwait has helped fund the Nuno-Modogashe Road, rehabilitation of Wajir Hospital and schools in Borabu, Nyamira. Kuwaiti NGOs set up Umma University in Kajiado and a college in Thika. Kuwait recognises that Kenya plays a key role in regional stability.[3] Economic relationsIn 2012 both countries signed a double tax avoidance and protection of investments agreement.[3] Other agreements signed include promotion of tourism and establishment of a joint commission of cooperation.[4] Both countries are working on restarting trade and establishing direct flights.[4] Diplomatic missionsKenya has an embassy in Kuwait City. It was established in 2007.[5] Kuwait has an embassy in Nairobi. It was opened in 1965 and the first ambassador appointed in 1968.[6] External links
References1. ^1 . President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves for Africa-Arab Summit in Kuwait. Retrieved on 7 February 2015. {{Foreign relations of Kenya}}{{Foreign relations of Kuwait}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Kenya-Kuwait relations}}2. ^ . KUWAIT CONDEMNS DISGRACEFUL TERROR ATTACK IN KENYA. Retrieved on 7 February 2015. 3. ^1 2 . Kuwait and Kenya to increase trade volumes, says Kuwait Ambassador. Retrieved on 7 February 2015. 4. ^1 . Kenya and Kuwait sign agreement to avoid double-taxation. Retrieved on 7 February 2015. 5. ^ . A NOTE FROM THE AMBASSADOR. Retrieved on 7 February 2015. 6. ^1 2 . Kenya – spearheading development in East Africa. Retrieved on 7 February 2015. 3 : Kenya–Kuwait relations|Bilateral relations of Kenya|Bilateral relations of Kuwait |
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