Chile–Kenya relations
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Chilean–Kenyan relations are bilateral relations between Chile and Kenya. Both nations established diplomatic relations in 1975.[1]
Development cooperation
Chile and Kenya have a partnership on sports development which began in September 2013. This will see Kenyan athletes train with Chilean ones and technology transfer from Chile on stadia development.[2]
Both nations have also signed numerous other MOUs, agreements and negotiations for:
- Agreement of Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Chile and Kenya, 1991.[3]
- The MOU between Chile and Kenya on modernisation of the Kenya Revenue Authority, on November 13 of 2007.[3]
- The Africa and Middle East director of the Chilean Foreign Ministry visited Kenya and a Joint Cooperation Commission between Chile and Kenya came into being.[3]
- Cooperation from Chile to train Kenyan diplomats in its foreign service institute.[4]
- Cooperation from Chile to train Kenyan navy recruits at the TS Esmeralda instruction cruise.[4]
- Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Official Passports.[3]
Trade
Trade between Chile and Kenya[5] (in millions US$ )
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
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Exports from Chile | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Exports from Kenya | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Total trade | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 |
The most valuable Kenyan export products to Chile are black tea and pineapples. The most valuable Chilean export product is lilium bulbs.[5]
Resident diplomatic missions
- Chile has an embassy in Nairobi.[6]
- Kenya is accredited to Chile from its embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.[7]
References
- ↑ Chile y el África negra (in Spanish)
- ↑ . Kenya and Chile Launch Sports Partnership Program. Retrieved on 18 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 . Agreements and Treaties | Chile y Kenia. Retrieved on 18 January 2015.
- 1 2 . Bilateral Relations | Chile y Kenia. Retrieved on 18 January 2015.
- 1 2 . INDICADORES MACROECONÓMICOS | KENIA Y CHILE. Retrieved on 18 January 2015.
- ↑ Embassy of Chile in Nairobi (in English and Spanish)
- ↑ Embassy of Kenya in Brazil (in English and Portuguese)
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