Indonesian nationals will soon be allowed to visit Kenya without a visa; according to President William Ruto’s announcement that Kenya will do away with visa requirements for Indonesian nationals.
Earlier today during a press conference with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo in the Nairobi State House, Ruto said the action is intended to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
The president also mentioned that the action will encourage trade between the two nations.
“For our part, we have decided to extend the visa-free entrance to all Indonesian passport holders, not only those with diplomatic or service passports. Therefore, our Indonesian friends may now visit Kenya without a visa,”the president stated.
Additionally, Ruto declared that Kenya will talk with Indonesia about a PTA. The pact is anticipated to meet the standards of the East African Community and the continental trade agreements; according to the president.
The President also revealed that Kenya had signed a bilateral investment agreement that would make it easier to export 100,000 cattle annually.
“Indonesia anticipates that Kenya’s cattle sector would export at least 100,000 animals annually. The private sector has a chance to make it happen,” according to Ruto.
He pointed out that the deal will provide the South Asian nation the chance to build a crude palm oil refinery there.
”We discussed expanding our cooperation to take advantage of a chance to improve the trade balance between Kenya and Indonesia,” Ruto continued.
Widodo’s visit to the nation will be his first to Africa in his capacity as the head of the largest economy in South East Asia.
by: Mediawriter