Colombia–Kenya relations
Bilateral relations
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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]