On Saturday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Kenya for a three-day visit to boost realtion with the major East African countries, where he had a ‘productive’ virtual interaction with a cross section of Indian expats.
“Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India @DrSJaishankar, who is currently on an official visit to Kenya, held a productive online interaction with a cross section of Indian diaspora in Kenya 13th June,” the Indian High Commission here tweeted late Sunday night.
The meeting was moderated by the High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Dr Virander Paul, it said. Kenya has a vibrant community of persons of Indian origin presently numbered around 80,000, including an estimated 20,000 Indian citizens.
“A detailed exchange on regional and global issues as befitting two UNSC members. A historical solidarity is today a modern partnership,” Mr. Jaishankar had tweeted after the talks.
Kenya and India are currently serving in the United Nation Security Council. They are also members of the Commonwealth. Kenya is an active member of the African Union, with which India has longstanding ties.
Delighted to be back in Kenya. Thank FM Raychelle Omamo for her gracious welcome and hospitality. A productive discussion on our bilateral cooperation that we will be taking forward through the Joint Commission, tweeted Jaishankar.
