Mudavadi briefed on state of Kenya-Morocco bilateral relations ahead of crucial talks

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi on Sunday received a comprehensive briefing on the status of Kenya-Morocco bilateral relations.

The meeting, attended by senior officials from the Kenyan Embassy in Morocco, including Ambassador Jessica Gakinya, centred on how to leverage cooperation for the benefit of Kenya.

A primary focus of their discussion was the need to address the current trade imbalance by increasing exports of Kenyan tea and coffee to Morocco.

“While our imports, mainly fertilizers and other key commodities stand at Ksh 12 billion, our exports remain significantly lower at just Ksh 500 million,” Mudavadi stated.

“We explored practical strategies to boost the volume and diversity of Kenyan exports to foster a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship,” the Prime Cabinet Secretary added after the meeting.

They also exchanged views on expanding cooperation in other strategic sectors, ahead of the anticipated signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Monday.

Mudavadi is on a three-day visit to the country and is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Aziz Akhannouch, the Head of Government and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco.

He will also inaugurate Kenya’s embassy in Rabat to strengthen bilateral ties with the North African country.