Kenya and Egypt hold talks aimed at deepening trade and investment
Kenya and Egypt are engaging in discussions to strengthen trade and investment relations, with a focus on water cooperation and the Nile Basin Initiative.
Kenyaβs Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, met with Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty in Nairobi to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and investment. Both officials shared a commitment to fostering deeper relations between their countries, acknowledging the potential benefits of promoting private-sector partnerships. This meeting highlighted the importance of diversifying trade products to boost economic growth in both nations.
A significant topic addressed during these talks was water scarcity, a pressing issue in the region. Mudavadi emphasized Kenya's support for dialogue-driven solutions within the framework of the Nile Basin Initiative, which includes ten member countries including Kenya and Egypt. Abdelatty echoed this sentiment, advocating for approaches that create