Kenya and Colombia are exploring direct flights option between the two countries to increase interaction and improve movements of goods and services.
As part of efforts to improve bilateral ties with the South American Country, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the two nations have also opened discussions on ending visa requirements for diplomatic and service holders.
The relations between Kenya and Colombia on Tuesday received a boost with the signing of the First Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), in Bogota, Colombia Capital City.
The signing of the cooperation has opened a new path of deepening collaboration in transport, science and technology, agriculture, trade and investment, Health, Education, Environmental Conservation, Gender among others
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who is on a tour of the South American Nation witnessed the signing of the agreement together with his host, Vice President Francia Elena Marquez Mina.
Part of Gachagua’s delegation includes farmers who will together with him attend coffee producers and roasters forum in Madellin City. “Coffee reforms are steadily on track. Our farmers must earn what they deserve-more money in their pockets. One of the strategies of doing so is engaging high value markets for better prices,” Gachagua said.
In May, President William Ruto said the two countries would partner to advance coffee production in Africa, citing that both countries are renowned globally in the coffee sector.
“Colombia produces an average of 12 million bags of coffee a year, which is one of the world’s highest. Kenya will work with the South American country to enhance its capacity in the coffee value chain, especially in increasing value addition and exports, to boost earnings,” Ruto said.
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