Georgia–Kenya relations

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Georgia–Kenya relations
Map indicating locations of Georgia and Kenya

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Georgia–Kenya relations are the bilateral relations between Georgia in the South Caucasus and the Republic of Kenya in East Africa.

History[]

The diplomatic relations between Georgia and Kenya started on 2 June 2010.[1] However, informal ties date back as early as October 2004, when Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania visited Kenya to participate in an international anti-corruption conference and meet with Kenyan officials.[2]

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the main basis of the two countries' relations is economic cooperation.

Georgia and Kenya have been limited partners in the global fight against terrorism. In January 2012, Georgian sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates in the Red Sea were freed with Kenya acting as an intermediate.[3] Georgia condemned the 2015 terrorist attack on Garissa University that killed 150,[4] as well as the January 2019 attacks in Nairobi that killed 21 people.[5] Georgia stated its open support for Kenya's anti-terrorist policies.

In 2016, Kenyan musicians were among the international artists to participate in an international music festival in Georgia's Marneuli Municipality.[6]

Visa Regime[]

Georgian citizens wishing to travel to Kenya must obtain a tourist or business visa either at the consular office of the Kenyan Embassy in Belgium or at the Kenyan border. In some circumstances, a short-term visa can also be granted via an online application by the Kenyan government.[7]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Bilateral relations between Georgia and the Republic of Kenya". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Georgian PM to Address Anti-Corruption Conference in Kenya". Civil Georgia. 11 October 2004. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Saakashvili Hails Turkey and its PM". Civil Georgia. 13 January 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Statement of the Georgian Foreign Ministry in reaction to the attack that struck the Garissa University in Kenya on 2 April 2015". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. 3 April 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in reaction to the DusitD2 Hotel Compound attack committed in Kenya". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  6. ^ "One Caucasus: Georgia hosts international music festival". Agenda.ge. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  7. ^ "Republic of Kenya". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
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