India-Kenya Joint Statement during the State Visit of President of Kenya to India (January 10-12, 2017)
04/08/2022, 14:19
leaders recognised that the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Defence
Cooperation was expected to give a major boost to defence cooperation. The leaders called for
the early convening of the first meeting of the Joint Working Group on Defence and Maritime
Cooperation.
6. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in areas of maritime surveillance, maritime security;
sharing of white shipping information and joint hydrographic surveys. India also invited Kenya
to participate in exhibitions like Aero-India and DEFEXPO.
7. The leaders directed that the establishment of a Joint Working Group on Security be expedited
to prepare an action plan for enhancing security related collaboration. Both sides agreed to
continue sharing information and expertise in counter terrorism, cyber security, combating
drugs and human trafficking. It was agreed to build a bilateral legal framework with early
conclusion of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, an Agreement on Transfer of Sentenced Persons
and a Memorandum of Understanding on Controlling Narcotics.
8. The leaders condemned terrorism in all its forms and reiterated their commitment to working
together in this regard, including expediting the finalization of Comprehensive Convention on
International Terrorism. The two leaders committed to strengthen cooperation against terrorist
threats from extremist groups.
9. On developmental assistance, President Kenyatta appreciated the power transmission line
projects being executed by Indian companies under a Line of Credit (LOC) of US$ 61.6 million.
Both Leaders noted with satisfaction that the implementation of US$ 29.95 million LOC for upgradation of Rift Valley Textiles Factory (RIVATEX) and US$ 15 million LOC to IDB Capital Limited,
for development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) was in progress. Both sides
welcomed the signing of US$ 100 million LOC for agricultural mechanisation in Kenya.
10. The two sides noted that trade and investment relations should be expanded and deepened. In
this connection, the two leaders agreed to work together to encourage their respective public
and private companies to explore trade and investment opportunities while improving ease of
doing business in their respective countries to boost the investment climate. The two Leaders
tasked the Joint Trade Committee to explore further ways of enhancing trade cooperation.
11. President Kenyatta welcomed participation of Indian private sector in development of
infrastructure related projects in Kenya. The two Leaders welcomed the first meeting of Joint
Technical Committee on Housing held in New Delhi on 9 January 2017 as well as revival of the
Joint Business Council.
12. President Kenyatta thanked India for the progress in installation of a telecobalt cancer therapy
machine – the Bhabhatron II at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi and appreciated training
given to Kenyan oncologists under the India Africa Forum Summit Framework (IAFS III). He
informed that plans were underway to put up a cancer hospital in Kenya under a Line of Credit
offered by India. India reiterated its commitment towards a donation of essential/ARV
medicines and medical equipment and capacity building/training programmes in the health
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