Angolan–Kenyan relations
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Angola–Kenya relations are bilateral relations between Angola and Kenya.

Cooperation

In a series of meetings within 2014 in both Nairobi and Luanda, a few agreements were signed. The agreements included an establishment of the Joint Commission Cooperation, a MOU on Political Consultation between the Foreign Ministry of Angola and that of Kenya and the General Agreement on Economic, Scientific, Cultural and Technical Cooperation between the governments of Kenya and Angola.[1]

In September 2014, the Kenyan government signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) agreement which was an update from a previous agreement signed in 2011 which allowed direct flights between both countries. Kenya Airways has been operating flights between both countries TAAG Angola is yet to start. With the agreement Kenya hopes to increase tourist numbers and trade.[2]

Both countries are committed to peace and security within the Great Lakes Region.[3]

Kenya's Foreign Cabinet Secretary visited Angola in January 2014[1] and Angola's Foreign Minister visited Nairobi in July 2014.[3]

In 2014, Kenya and Angola agreed to strengthen bilateral ties.

Resident diplomatic missions

  • Angola has an embassy in Nairobi.
  • Kenya has an embassy in Luanda.

References

  1. 1 2 .Kenya, Angola in new agreement to boost relations. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
  2. ↑ . Kenya woos Angola tourists, investors with aviation pact. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
  3. 1 2 "The Presidency, Republic of Kenya | Kenya and Angola to strengthen bilateral ties". Archived from the original on 2014-12-08. Retrieved 2015-01-12.. Kenya and Angola to strengthen bilateral ties. Retrieved on 12 January 2015.
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