Kenya looks forward to deepening cooperation with Jiangsu in among other areas, hi~tech agriculture, industrialization, digital economy and affordable housing.
Brian Chomba, Second Secretary at Kenya’s Embassy in Beijing on Friday said Kenya is strategically placed as a Belt and Road Initiative partner and looks forward to deepening cooperation with Jiangsu particularly in areas aligned to its development agenda.
Chomba spoke during the 2023 Cooperation Conference between Jiangsu and African countries in Jiangsu, China’s eastern coastal province that is one of the leading provinces in finance, education, technology, and tourism.
He informed that Kenya is committed to building win-win partnerships with China in all aspects of development and most importantly in economic and trade.
During China Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Kenya in July, the two states agreed to deepen ties to enhance infrastructure cooperation and spur Kenya’s economic growth.
President William Ruto said his government will work closely with China on infrastructure development, climate change, ICT, education and security, and that Kenya was particularly focused on the development of roads under the Forum on China Africa Cooperation.
“Investment in this sector will spur economic growth and create jobs for the people under our Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda,” the President said.
He added that the Kenya Kwanza government plans to upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the ports of Mombasa and Lamu, and that the development of a new Greenfield terminal and a new runway at JKIA, the dualling of Rironi-Naivasha-Nakuru-Mau Summit would elevate the country’s competitiveness.
The Head of State noted that these projects can be pursued either under the Public-Private Partnerships or Government to Government.
“We are ready to expedite discussions and conclude on details on the proposed projects for implementation.”
He assured Chinese investors of the Government’s commitment to providing security to everyone.
Minister Yi said China will continue working with Kenya for the two country’s prosperity.
“China will consider Kenya government’s priority areas of interest,” he said, adding that the Chinese government fully supports President Ruto’s administration.
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