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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 26419, member: 2262"] According to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya continues to value its partnership with Japan through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development framework. The Secretary emphasized Kenya's eagerness to attend the upcoming TICAD 9 Summit in Yokohama during August, which creates opportunities for business relationships between Kenyan and Japanese sectors. "Kenya remains committed to addressing existing challenges through economic reforms at macro and micro levels to attract more investment and strengthen economic partnerships with Japan," Mudavadi stated during celebrations for Japanese National Day, marking Emperor Naruhito's birthday. The Cabinet Secretary mentioned Kenya's preparations to highlight its tourism offerings and cultural heritage at the summit. He encouraged Japanese visitors to experience Kenya's diverse natural environment and cultural traditions that form part of the national identity. Both nations maintain close cooperation on mutual interests, including support for the United Nations Office in Nairobi and shared efforts to reform the UN Security Council. Their diplomatic relationship spans back to 1963, built on foundations of mutual respect and common principles. Mudavadi pointed to recent high-level exchanges between the countries, including President William Samoei Ruto's official visit to Japan last year. During that trip, officials signed several Memoranda of Understanding covering cooperation across different sectors - information and communications technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. Japan serves as a dependable development partner making significant contributions toward Kenya's national development goals, including efforts aligned with UN Agenda 2030. Their economic relationship encompasses trade, investment, and development assistance benefiting both nations. The Secretary highlighted that Japan provides Kenya with Official Development Assistance at levels exceeding any other country in the region. This aid supports major economic sectors, including infrastructure projects, manufacturing initiatives, agricultural programs, healthcare services, educational institutions, and technology advancement. A notable achievement of this partnership is the collaboration between the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Kenya Medical Research Institute. Their joint efforts have established Kenya as a leader in health research throughout Africa. The partnership continues to expand. President Ruto recently formalized an agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to secure a 3 billion shilling grant. These funds will help construct advanced facilities to train scientists in biotechnology research and product development. [/QUOTE]

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