International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will participate in the inaugural South Africa-Kenya Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) which gets under way today in Kenya.
“The JCC will provide a platform to explore areas of cooperation to strengthen economic ties and activate engagements between government departments in both countries to expand cooperation within the various sectors,” Pandor said.
South Africa and Kenya enjoy strong bilateral relations, with several bilateral agreements in place, six of which were signed during a state visit to Kenya in 2016.
“Since the signing of the agreements, cooperation between the public and private sectors of South Africa and Kenya has remained vigorous and sustained,” she said.
While in Nairobi, Pandor will deliver an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa to President Uhuru Kenyatta for a state visit to South Africa at the end of 2021.
The JCC provides an opportunity to finalise negotiations of agreements at high level for signature during the state visit. SAnews.gov.za
