Kenya and Angola will push for the resumption of direct flights between Nairobi and Luanda as part of their efforts to spur bilateral trade.
However, he observed that more needs to be done to unlock the underlying potential.Besides flights, the Head of State announced the activation of a visa-free regime to ease the free movement of people.
"Angolans coming to Kenya will not require a visa. Angola will equally consider the same for Kenyans," said President Ruto.He was speaking on Saturday at State House, Nairobi, when he held talks with his Angola counterpart João Lourenço. The two leaders also had a joint media briefing where Kenya pledged to support Angola's candidature for membership in the African Union Peace and Security Council.They include on wildlife and conservation, shipping and maritime, mining, youth affairs, forestry, agriculture, ICT, oil and gas, health, diplomacy and public service.
President Lourenço told the media that the instruments provide a rich foundation for the growth of Kenya-Angola relations.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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