KOTRA Hosts 'Partnership Plus Week' in Kenya... Cooperation in Manufacturing and Food Security

Exploring Economic Cooperation Plans Aligned with 'Vision 2030'

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA held the '2024 Korea-Kenya Partnership Plus Week' in Nairobi, Kenya, for two days starting from the 1st, marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Kenya.

This event aimed to strengthen the economic cooperation framework between the two countries based on Kenya's government national agenda, 'Vision 2030,' and to explore cooperation possibilities in various fields such as manufacturing, food security, healthcare, and housing.

At the 'Korea-Kenya Future Cooperation Forum' held on the first day, the Deputy Ministers of Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Digital Economy and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry emphasized the necessity of cooperation with Korea in their welcoming remarks. Following this, major Korean institutions such as the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korea Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA) presented the current status of their local projects in Kenya and future plans, fostering a cooperative atmosphere between the two countries.

During the business consultation session, 13 Korean companies and 138 Kenyan buyers conducted 176 consultations. Wigs, considered an essential item for Kenyan women, were exhibited and attracted significant interest.

On the 2nd, the 'Korea-East Africa Manufacturing Innovation Seminar' will be held. Kenyan government officials will take the podium to present the development vision and industrial promotion policies for the East African region and discuss specific cooperation plans with Korea. Korean companies will present successful cases of local market entry and plans to expand investments.

Lee Ji-hyung, Head of KOTRA's Economic and Trade Cooperation Division, said, "This event is an opportunity to strengthen the momentum of economic cooperation between the two countries," adding, "We will support Korean companies to actively enter promising industries that align with Kenya's national agenda."

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