Kenya to open resident diplomatic mission in Dhaka
The two countries also agreed to expedite pending agreements on investment protection, double taxation, blue economy cooperation and contract farming, while exploring trade in pharmaceuticals, coffee, cotton and agricultural products.
Kenya will soon establish a resident diplomatic mission in Dhaka as Bangladesh and Kenya move to deepen political, economic and sectoral cooperation following their third Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held today (14 October).
Secretary (Bilateral) of Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Nazrul Islam and Ambassador Josphat Maikara, Director General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs at Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs led their respective sides at the consultations held at the foreign serviced academy here.
The two sides reviewed the full range of bilateral relations and assessed progress made since the second round of consultations held in Nairobi in July 2024.
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Discussions covered trade, investment, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, agriculture, information and communication technology, defence, climate change, blue economy, culture, sports and people-to-people contacts.
The Kenyan delegation informed Bangladesh that Nairobi plans to establish a resident mission in Dhaka soon, a move expected to give fresh momentum to bilateral engagement.
Both sides agreed to expedite a number of pending agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs), including those on avoidance of double taxation, promotion and protection of investment, cooperation in the blue economy and contract farming.
Bangladesh highlighted its strengths in pharmaceuticals, readymade garments, light engineering products, jute and jute goods and agriculture.
The Kenyan side expressed interest in procuring more quality and affordable medicines from Bangladesh and encouraged Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies to expand investment in Kenya.
Kenya also offered to export high-quality coffee, beans, cotton and processed meat to Bangladesh.
The two countries agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations, the Commonwealth and the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
They also underscored the importance of encouraging high-level visits to further deepen bilateral relations.
The fourth round of Foreign Office Consultations is expected to be held in Nairobi in October 2028.
