Kenya and Hungary seal key deals on education, agriculture, energy cooperation
The two nations also pledged to collaborate on ICT, trade, and multilateral issues, with Kenya seeking Hungary's backing for global financing reforms.
Kenya and Hungary have strengthened their bilateral ties by signing two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in education and agriculture, marking a new phase in their six-decade-long relationship.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who led the Kenyan delegation in Budapest, emphasised that the agreements would foster knowledge exchange, enhance agricultural productivity, and unlock new investment opportunities.
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"I take this opportunity to appreciate the government of Hungary for the 200 scholarships offered annually to Kenyan students through the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme. These scholarships have revitalised substantial positive transformations across multiple sectors of our economies," Mudavadi stated after signing the agreements with Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
On agriculture, Mudavadi highlighted Hungary's investment in a demonstration farm in Kenya, showcasing advanced farming techniques and innovation.
"I am confident that once we implement the outcomes of our discussions, we will witness higher levels of Foreign Direct Investment, especially in agricultural value addition industries," he noted.
Kenya also announced plans to establish a diplomatic mission in Budapest, reinforcing its commitment to deeper bilateral engagement.
"President William Ruto has approved the opening of an embassy here, and the Cabinet has given its nod. What remains is budgetary allocation to kick-start the process," Mudavadi confirmed.
Kenya and Hungary will also deepen cooperation in energy, particularly in nuclear power.
"We have resolved to implement the MoU on Cooperation in Training and Education of Atomic Industry for the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy," said Mudavadi, referencing an agreement signed during Szijjártó's visit to Nairobi last year.
The two nations also pledged to collaborate on ICT, trade, and multilateral issues, with Kenya seeking Hungary's backing for global financing reforms.
"I had the opportunity to seek Hungary's support in championing a fair and just multilateral system with a more inclusive global financing architecture," Mudavadi said.
On trade, both sides committed to expediting negotiations on the Agreement on Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investment and launching discussions on an Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation. They also agreed to hold the next Joint Trade and Economic Committee (JTEC) session before the year's end to advance business-to-business partnerships.
On his part, Szijjártó reaffirmed Hungary's commitment to Kenya as a strategic partner, emphasizing their shared stance on international stability.
"Hungary and Kenya continue to urge all aggrieved parties to give a chance to diplomacy and dialogue as an alternative method for dispute resolution," he said.
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