Kenya–Sri Lanka relations
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Kenya–Sri Lanka relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Sri Lanka. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Sri Lanka has a high commission in Nairobi. Kenya has a non resident high commissioner in New Delhi.
History[]
Diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Kenya was established in 1970. Nairobi serves as the main communication and financial center of the African Great Lakes.[1]
Both countries signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement BASA agreement that allows direct flights between both countries by airlines owned by firms originating from either one of the countries.[1]
In 2013, former President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa made a state visit to Kenya. He had talks with Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya.[1] During his visit both countries agreed to improve security on sea lanes. They also agreed to improve shipping and port connectivity between their respective countries.[2] In 2019, President Maithripala Sirisena visited Kenya to participate United Nation Environment Assembly in Nairobi.[citation needed]
Trade[]
In 2013, trade between both countries was valued at US$13.94 million, up from US$12.78 million in 2012. In 2014, trade between both countries between January and June was valued at US$5.86 million.[3]
Kenya's main exports to Sri Lanka include: natural sodium carbonate, salt, pepper and tea which is imported by Sri Lanka for blending purposes.[4] The tea is usually 35% Sri Lankan and 65% Kenyan.[1]
Sri Lanka's exports to Kenya in 2013 consisted of: natural rubber, tyres, sacks and bags, staple fibre, tea, rice, coconut coir and activated carbon.[3]
Two large Sri Lankan companies have operations in Kenyan Export Processing Zones, there are also some IT companies in Kenya.[1]
Companies in Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, EPC, sectors are making a big impact and name in Kenya.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e [1] Archived 2013-12-18 at the Wayback Machine. Sri Lanka Concludes a Bilateral Air Services Agreement with Kenya. Retrieved on 15 January 2015.
- ^ [2]. Kenya, Sri Lanka to improve trade ties. Retrieved on 15 January 2015.
- ^ a b [3] Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Kenya-Sri Lanka Joint Economic Cooperation talks a success. Retrieved on 15 January 2015.
- ^ [4] Archived 2015-01-15 at the Wayback Machine. Kenya trade with Sri Lanka. Retrieved on 15 January 2015.
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