Kenya–Seychelles relations

Kenya–Seychelles relations

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Kenya–Seychelles relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Seychelles.

History

Kenya's Foreign Cabinet Secretary, Amina Mohamed made an official visit to Seychelles. She met and held talks with President James Michel.[1]

Seychelles Foreign Minister also visited Kenya in 2014. He held talks with Kenya's President and the Foreign Cabinet Secretary.[2]

Kenya and Seychelles have warm relations. Kenya's President described the relationship as a "natural partnership".[2]

Kenya's President and Seychelles' President held talks during the US-Africa Summit.[3]

Development cooperation

Both countries cooperate in a lot of areas including: trade, maritime security and the fight against piracy, the blue economy, parliamentary exchanges, exchanges between the chambers of commerce, youth and sports, cultural exchanges, fisheries, exchange of information, exchanges in labour, experts, skills and expertise.[4]

They also have joint ventures in areas such as in tourism and education, where a large number of expat teachers in Seychelles are Kenyan.[4]

In 2015, both countries signed a Double Taxation Agreement. The tax deal will increase business and investment ties between Kenya and Seychelles. The deal will strengthen business environment in for firms from both countries.[5]

Trade

In 2012, trade between Kenya and Seychelles was worth KES. 550 million (US$ 6 million).[5]

Kenya exported goods worth KES. 183.3 million (US$ 2 million) to Seychelles. In addition, Seychelles exported goods worth KES. 367 million (US$ 4 million).[5]

Kenya's main exports to Seychelles include: agricultural and medical products.[5]

Seychelles' main exports to Kenya include: fish products.[5]

References

  1. ↑ . Seychelles, Kenya plan new partnerships in trade and investment. Retrieved on 27 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 . President Uhuru Kenyatta underlines Kenya-Seychelles relationship as one of ‘natural partnership’. Retrieved on 27 January 2015.
  3. ↑ . Kenya - Seychelles: Plans for fisheries and maritime security cooperation. Retrieved on 27 January 2015.
  4. 1 2 . Seychelles and Kenya give timely boost to bilateral relations. Retrieved on 27 January 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 .Kenya Inks Deal With Seychelles To Eliminate Double Taxation. Retrieved on 27 January 2015.
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