Jordan–Kenya relations are bilateral relations between Jordan and Kenya.

History In November 2014, during his visit to the UAE, Uhuru Kenyatta the President of Kenya discussed ways with King Abdullah II of Jordan to combat extremism and asked for Jordan's expertise in the matter. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai was present.. Uhuru holds security talks with UAE, Jordanian leaders. Retrieved on 17 May 2015. Kenyatta also visited Aqqaba, Jordan, where he attended a summit featuring various other international leaders. He also discussed the same bilateral issues therein.. Uhuru in Talks With the King of Jordan. Retrieved on 17 May 2015.

Trade Jordan expressed its openness to trade with various African countries, including Kenya.. Jordan eyeing free trade accords with Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Retrieved on 17 May 2015.

Kenya is considered the third largest non Arab African market in the continent and an important business gateway to the African Great Lakes region by Jordan. It is also one of the major nontraditional markets and important to access the wider COMESA market.. Jordan commercial ties with Kenya. Retrieved on 17 May 2015.

Trade between Jordan and Kenya included:

(All currency is in US$ ) Year Imports (to Kenyafrom Jordan)Import GrowthRate%Exports (to Jordanfrom Kenya)Exports GrowthRate% Trade BalanceKenyan Economy 2004 11,025,138 394 681,408 -46 -10,343,730 2005 1,254,670 -89 1,785,721 162 531,051 2006 8,557,265 582 1,477,112 -17 -7,080,153 2007 10,341,797 21 1,862,369 26 -8,479,428 2008 5,430,886 -47 2,096,436 13 -3,334,450 2009 6,953,415 28 2,859,621 36 -4,093,794

Kenya imports goods that mostly consist of inorganic chemicals, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, plastics products, furniture, dates and air conditioning machines.

Jordan imports goods that mostly consist of coffee, jute and other textiles, sugar confectionery and cut flowers and buds.

Diplomatic missions The embassy of Kenya in Cairo accredited to Jordan. . Embassy of the Republic of Kenya | Cairo | About us. Retrieved on 17 May 2015.

References

External links Embassy of the Republic of Kenya | Cairo