Kenya will continue fostering good relations with Somalia in all areas of mutual interest to advance the socio-economic development of the two countries, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.
Mudavadi noted that the collaboration will be anchored on strong fraternal bonds that reinvigorate bilateral relations driven by goodwill and determination.
The PCS spoke at the third session of the Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) held in Nairobi on Monday, May 6, adding that Kenya is keen on unlocking the full potential of cordial relations it enjoys with Somalia and all her neigbours in the region.
“We shall endeavor to continue enjoying warm and cordial relations deeply rooted in a shared history, a common socio-cultural heritage, a shared border, and commercial ties,” said Mudavadi.
He added," This is not only because we share a common border but also because we have a strong and enduring partnership that has stood firm since our two countries established diplomatic ties in the 1960s.”
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In keeping with the common desire to forge close cooperation, he said the two countries established an elaborate mechanism in the form of the JCC to facilitate cooperation in many areas of mutual benefit.
For Kenya, he said, the Joint Commission is one of the most robust bilateral cooperation arrangements moving into the future.
“Since the last JCC and several high-level engagements, I appreciate that both countries have made strides in implementing a number of resolutions. For Kenya we appreciate that mutually beneficial economic ties and investments flow between our two countries, and are the foundation for mutual benefit and integration," Mudavadi stated.
“I wish to acknowledge with appreciation the resumption of Kenya Airways commercial flights on 14th February 2024 and the Somali Civil Aviation Authority’s (SCAA) approval of KQ’s request for 2023/2024 winter season schedule of freighter flights commencing February 9, 2024,” added the Prime CS.
