NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – Kenya is seeking to deepen economic ties with Hungary as part of efforts to diversify its international markets and attract investment, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.

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Mudavadi said the discussions focused on strengthening Kenya-Hungary relations and translating diplomatic ties into greater economic opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and young people.

He made the remarks after meeting Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Orbán on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The talks explored opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment, strengthen development cooperation and deepen people-to-people ties between the two countries.

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“Kenya is looking beyond traditional markets to build stronger economic connections across Europe,” Mudavadi said.

He said Kenya’s economic diplomacy was aimed at attracting investment, opening new markets for Kenyan enterprises and creating opportunities for young people.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary said the government was particularly interested in partnerships that can connect Kenyan talent and businesses to international markets while contributing to job creation and economic growth.

Mudavadi said the engagement with Hungary formed part of Kenya’s broader efforts to strengthen international economic partnerships.

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has identified trade, investment, value-added exports, technology transfer and local manufacturing as key areas of Kenya’s economic diplomacy.

Kenya and Hungary have previously identified trade and investment, education and agriculture among areas with potential for deeper cooperation.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya