Kenya and Hungary to Strengthen Bilateral Relations Through New Agreements

Kenya and Hungary are set to sign MoUs in education and agriculture to strengthen bilateral ties. The agreements will enhance skills development and agricultural productivity while promoting foreign investment, following a visit from Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to Hungary. Hungary provides 200 scholarships annually to Kenyan students and has established a demonstration farm in Kenya, highlighting its role in agricultural innovation.

Kenya and Hungary are poised to sign two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focused on the Education and Agriculture sectors, intended to enhance bilateral relations. These agreements will support Kenya and Hungary in fostering partnerships and exploring collaborative initiatives due to the significant potential in these fields.

The Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, departed for Budapest on February 10, 2025, to finalize the agreements. This trip, lasting until February 13, 2025, was made at the invitation of Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who has visited Kenya previously. The agreements aim to strengthen partnerships to promote skills development, agricultural modernization, and attract foreign investment.

Hungary is a vital partner for Kenya in education, providing 200 scholarships annually to Kenyan students through the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme. The two ministers will also solidify arrangements for sharing agriculture expertise to boost productivity in both nations, as noted in the Ministry’s statement.

Hungary has established a demonstration farm in one of Kenya’s agriculturally rich counties to exhibit modern techniques and technology, contributing to food and nutrition security. The forthcoming MoU on agriculture aims to heighten Foreign Direct Investment levels between the countries, particularly in modernization efforts and value addition in various sectors.

In addition, Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Minister Péter Szijjártó will address a previously signed MoU that focuses on cooperation in nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, signed in the previous year. This agreement entails sharing expertise for utilizing nuclear energy as a sustainable renewable resource.

Moreover, Mudavadi and Szijjártó plan to rejuvenate the historical ties between their nations, which date back to Kenya’s independence in 1963 when Hungary was the sixth country to establish a diplomatic mission in Nairobi in 1964.

In conclusion, the impending signing of the MoUs between Kenya and Hungary highlights the commitment of both nations to strengthen their bilateral ties through enhanced cooperation in education and agriculture. The initiatives are expected to foster skills development, agricultural innovation, and promote foreign investment, while also revitalizing historical connections that have existed since Kenya’s independence.

Original Source: www.kbc.co.ke