Egypt, Kenya elevate relations to strategic partnership
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, signed a joint declaration in Cairo to elevate relations between the two countries to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership, the Presidency Spokesman announced on Wednesday.
The two parties agreed to bolster economic, trade, and investment cooperation, recognising significant opportunities for growth between the two nations. The further agreed to establish a joint Business Council to strengthen economic ties and explore new trade and investment opportunities in mutually significant sectors. The council is set to convene by the end of 2025.
The cooperation will span key sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing industries, water resource management, energy, telecommunications, information technology, and infrastructure. These sectors are expected to contribute to job creation, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.
Moreover, both countries acknowledged the importance of addressing trade barriers and procedural obstacles that hinder economic integration efforts across Africa. As part of this commitment, they pledged to intensify efforts to implement and finalise the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
Subediting: M. S. Salama