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Lukashenko: Belarus to extend fast and efficient African partnership model to Kenya

MINSK, 9 December (BelTA) – Belarus intends to advance cooperation with Kenya in the same rapid and effective manner as it has with other African nations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kenya Amason Jeffah Kingi on 9 December, BelTA has learned.

Welcoming the foreign guest, the head of state noted at the outset: “It is good that you have come. Public diplomacy at the highest level is always of great importance.” In this regard, the president recalled his visit to Kenya in December 2023 and his talks with President William Ruto. “I remember my visit to Kenya very well. Please convey my best regards to the president of Kenya. I found him to be a very kind and decent person. Although it was a short visit, I remember even the details,” the Belarusian leader remarked.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that Kenya, like other African countries, is already well known to Belarus. He suggested taking more active steps to finalize a cooperation roadmap, the draft of which is currently under review by the Kenyan side, and to then develop a corresponding implementation plan. “We need to develop a corresponding action plan based on this roadmap. That is, to update the roadmap taking into account the needs of both countries. When there is a plan and people responsible for implementing certain points and areas, then there will be results,” the head of state noted.

“In short, we are very interested in cooperation with your country. We already have experience [in cooperating with African countries],” the Belarusian leader emphasized. “I believe that with Kenya, given the positive examples, we will cooperate as quickly and efficiently as we have with Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, and so on. In short, we are open to your country.” 

Trade and economic relations between Belarus and Kenya have shown positive dynamics in recent years. Mutual trade has hovered between $7.2 million and $13.6 million, reaching a peak of $40.6 million in 2020. In 2024, the bilateral trade turnover reached $13.6 million, representing a 40% increase compared to 2023. The two sides already achieved this volume within the first ten months of the current year (January–October 2025). Belarus imports significantly more from Kenya than it exports. Key imports from Kenya include cut flowers, fruits, and seeds. Belarusian exports to Kenya consist of cereals, liquid crystal devices, and lasers.

The legal framework between the two countries continues to be actively developed. Work is currently underway to establish a joint intergovernmental commission on bilateral cooperation.

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