Kenya and Azerbaijan are expanding their bilateral ties across trade, technology, and sustainable development, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced.
The two countries have intensified engagement since the opening of Azerbaijan’s embassy in Nairobi in 2023, a move that has facilitated diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges.
Mudavadi met with Sultan Hajiyev, Azerbaijan’s senior diplomat, to discuss joint initiatives ahead of the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
Key areas of focus included climate action, sustainable development, and social programs aimed at fostering youth participation, women’s empowerment, and cultural collaboration between the nations.
The discussions also identified investment opportunities in sectors such as tourism, energy, and digital innovation.
According to Mudavadi, these industries hold significant potential to boost Kenya’s economic growth while enhancing bilateral cooperation with Azerbaijan.
Kenya’s engagement with Azerbaijan reflects a broader foreign policy strategy of diversifying partnerships and attracting investment from non-traditional markets.
The relationship builds on historical diplomatic relations while targeting practical outcomes, such as technology transfer, cultural exchange, and sustainable urban planning.
The upcoming World Urban Forum was highlighted as a platform to advance initiatives in safe, affordable, and inclusive urban housing.
Mudavadi described the forum as a chance to align both countries’ objectives in creating more equitable urban environments, a priority consistent with Kenya’s urban development goals under its Vision 2030 blueprint.
Since the inauguration of Azerbaijan’s embassy in Nairobi, diplomatic and economic interactions have increased, creating a foundation for structured collaboration.
Both governments plan to continue dialogues that address climate change, urbanization, and investment promotion, while fostering stronger people-to-people links.