{"id":49271,"date":"2025-07-18T09:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=49271"},"modified":"2025-07-18T09:16:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:16:33","slug":"pakistan-and-kenya-explore-new-avenues-of-collaboration-in-agriculture-and-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-and-kenya-explore-new-avenues-of-collaboration-in-agriculture-and-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan and Kenya Explore New Avenues of Collaboration in Agriculture and Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain and Kenyan High Commissioner H.E. Peter Mbogo Njiru exchange souvenirs as a gesture of goodwill and mutual respect in Islamabad on 16 July 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Islamabad: July 16, 2025 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, held an important meeting with H.E. Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of Kenya to Pakistan, on July 15, 2025, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in agriculture and trade.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Minister welcomed the High Commissioner and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to strengthening agricultural ties with Kenya. He noted that the current bilateral trade between the two countries stands at approximately USD 1 billion, with Pakistan exporting rice, cotton, and seeds, while importing tea and other commodities valued at around USD 350 million. Both sides recognized the potential to further diversify and expand trade, particularly in agri-based products.<\/p>\n

The High Commissioner expressed Kenya\u2019s keen interest in institutional collaboration and confirmed his upcoming visit to the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) to explore opportunities for joint research and agricultural innovation.<\/p>\n

The Minister highlighted PARC\u2019s network of 44 specialized research institutes across the country and emphasized Pakistan\u2019s willingness to partner in areas such as seed development, livestock, cotton production, and agri-mechanization.<\/p>\n

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Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, in a meeting with H.E. Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of Kenya to Pakistan, to discuss agricultural and trade cooperation in Islamabad on 16 July 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for agricultural and trade cooperation is expected to be discussed and potentially finalized during the Pakistan-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting, scheduled to take place in Islamabad from September 11 to 18, 2025. Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that this meeting would serve as a key platform to institutionalize cooperation and finalize agreements aimed at expanding agricultural trade and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n

The Minister also acknowledged Kenya\u2019s growing interest in exporting products such as avocados, mangoes, flowers, and tea to Pakistan. He expressed particular interest in avocado imports, citing their quality and competitive pricing. He reiterated Pakistan\u2019s openness to diversifying its import basket from Kenya, noting the complementarity in the two countries\u2019 agricultural strengths.<\/p>\n

The High Commissioner highlighted the presence of 2,000 to 3,000 Pakistanis living in Kenya who are contributing in sectors such as hospitality, banking, automobile trade, and development initiatives through organizations like the Aga Khan Foundation. Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain welcomed the valuable role of the diaspora and stressed the importance of people-to-people linkages in reinforcing bilateral ties.<\/p>\n

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