Mudavadi Engages Luxembourg Counterpart on Expanding Bilateral Relations
The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH, held bilateral talks with H.E. Xavier Bettel, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg, at his Railways Office in Nairobi.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Luxembourg, exploring avenues to enhance cooperation and address matters of mutual interest.
Dr. Mudavadi underscored the long-standing friendship between the two nations and reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to revitalising the partnership to new heights. He noted that both countries share common values in advancing innovation, sustainability, and global cooperation.
In the area of education, Dr. Mudavadi proposed enhanced academic and research collaboration between the University of Luxembourg and leading Kenyan institutions in the fields of STEM, innovation, and sustainable finance. He further encouraged the establishment of scholarships and exchange programmes to empower young professionals and nurture future leaders.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary commended Luxembourg’s active engagement in multilateral diplomacy and acknowledged the mutual support both countries have extended to each other in various international fora. He sought Luxembourg’s backing for Kenya’s candidature of Prof. Phoebe Okowa to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), reaffirming Kenya’s readiness to reciprocate Luxembourg’s support in future candidacies.
Dr. Mudavadi also highlighted the importance of finalising key bilateral instruments, including the Agreement on Double Taxation and the Bilateral Air Services Agreement, as frameworks that will promote trade, investment, and connectivity between the two countries. He further proposed the establishment of regular bilateral political consultations to provide strategic direction and ensure steady progress in cooperation.
He welcomed Luxembourg’s plan to open a diplomatic post in Nairobi, noting that it would significantly strengthen engagement not only with Kenya but also with the broader East African region.
On the global front, Dr. Mudavadi called for Luxembourg’s support for Kenya’s bid to host the Secretariat to End Plastic Pollution in Nairobi, a move aligned with Kenya’s leadership in environmental sustainability. He also invited Luxembourg to participate in the upcoming 11th Our Ocean Conference, which Kenya will host in March 2026.
In conclusion, Dr. Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening relations with Luxembourg at the bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels. He expressed confidence that the renewed partnership will unlock new opportunities for collaboration and contribute to regional and global progress.