Kenya–Vietnam relations are bilateral relations between

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and

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. Neither country has a resident ambassador.

History

Relations between both countries remain cordial. Both countries seek to expand relations. The Deputy Vietnamese Minister for Trade, Le Duong Quang was quoted saying that Vietnam would work closely with Kenya and pursue deeper trade and diplomatic ties.
Emirates connects Kenya and Vietnam. Retrieved on 6 February 2015. Kenya and Vietnam are both members of the

Non-aligned movement The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a forum of 120 countries that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. After the United Nations, it is the largest grouping of states worldwide. The movement originated in the aftermath o ...

Official visits

Nguyễn Xuân Phúc Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (born 20 July 1954) is a Vietnamese politician currently serving as the President of Vietnam, one of the highest-ranked officials in Vietnam along with Nguyễn Phú Trọng, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vie ...

hosted a reception for Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Foreign Affairs Kenya

Monica Juma Dr. Monica Kathina Juma (born 1963) is a Kenya, Kenyan diplomat who currently serves as National Security Advisor to President of Kenya, President William Ruto. She previously served as the Cabinet Secretary for Defence in the Cabinet of Kenya, ...

.
Prime Minister greets Kenyan guest. Retrieved on 25 February 2020. CS for Foreign Affairs Kenya

also met with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Deputy PM Phạm Bình Minh in Hanoi in late 2019. Both the Deputy PM and the CS for Foreign Affairs agreed that stronger collaboration in fields such as economy, culture, education and IT was necessary. As well as establishing a political consultation mechanism between foreign ministries.
Vietnam, Kenya examine ways to step up cooperation. Retrieved on 22 February 2020.

Economic relations

Vietnam seeks to improve trade ties with Kenya. Trade between both countries doubled between the first quarters of 2010 and 2011. In 2011, Vietnam exported goods worth KES. 82 million (US$1 million) to Kenya. In 2012, Vietnam's export value to Kenya jumped to KES. 6.56 billion (US$80 million).
Kenya could hold key to exporters' success in Africa. Retrieved on 6 February 2015. The main goods exported from Vietnam to Kenya include: rice, computer, electronic parts and plastic products. Kenya is considered an access point to East African markets.

Transport

Kenya Airways Kenya Airways Ltd., more commonly known as Kenya Airways, is the flag carrier airline of Kenya. The company was founded in 1977, after the dissolution of East African Airways. Its head office is located in Embakasi, Nairobi, with its hub a ...

will from 30 March 2015 become Africa's first carrier to offer direct flights to Vietnam.
Kenya Airways targets Asia markets with Africa's first direct flight to Vietnam. Retrieved on 6 February 2015.

Diplomatic missions

Kenya's embassy in Thailand is accredited to Vietnam.
Kenya Embassy Vietnam. Retrieved on 6 February 2015. Vietnam's embassy in Tanzania is accredited to Kenya.. Vietnam Embassy Tanzania. Retrieved on 6 February 2015.

External links

Embassy of Kenya in Bangkok, Thailand

References

Kenya–Vietnam relations,

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