Kenya–Vietnam relations

Kenya – Vietnam relations

Kenya
Vietnam

Kenyan–Vietnamese relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Vietnam.

History

Relations between both countries remain cordial.[1]

Both countries seek to expand relations. The Deputy Vietnamese Minister for Trade, Le Duong Quang was quoted saying that Vietnam would work closely with Kenya and pursue deeper trade and diplomatic ties.[1]

Kenya and Vietnam are both members of the Non-aligned movement.

Economic relations

Vietnam seeks to improve trade ties with Kenya. Trade between both countries doubled between the first quarters of 2010 and 2011.[1]

In 2011, Vietnam exported goods worth KES. 82 million (US$1 million) to Kenya. In 2012, Vietnam's export value to Kenya jumped to KES. 6.56 billion (US$80 million).[2]

The main goods exported from Vietnam to Kenya include: rice, computer, electronic parts and plastic products.[2]

Kenya is considered an access point to East African markets.

Transport

Kenya Airways will from 30 March 2015 become Africa's first carrier to offer direct flights to Vietnam.[3]

Diplomatic missions

Kenya's embassy in Thailand is accredited to Vietnam.[4] Vietnam's embassy in Tanzania is accredited to Kenya.[5]

External links

References

  1. 1 2 3 . Emirates connects Kenya and Vietnam. Retrieved on 6 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 . Kenya could hold key to exporters' success in Africa. Retrieved on 6 February 2015.
  3. ↑ . Kenya Airways targets Asia markets with Africa’s first direct flight to Vietnam. Retrieved on 6 February 2015.
  4. ↑ . Kenya Embassy Vietnam. Retrieved on 6 February 2015.
  5. ↑ . Vietnam Embassy Tanzania. Retrieved on 6 February 2015.
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