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Finland–Kenya relations
Kenyan–Finnish relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Finland. HistoryFinland recognised Kenya on December 13, 1963. Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 14, 1965.[citation needed] Finland recognises that Kenya is a key in maintaining regional stability and that Kenya has the largest and most diverse economy in the region.[citation needed] Development cooperationIn 2014 total development assistance stood at €13.9 million.[1] Through development assistance in Kenya the Finnish govt hopes to achieve:[1]
To achieve this,
Trade
In 2013, trade between Finland and Kenya stood at €35 million. Kenya exported goods worth €17 million to Finland and in turn Finland exported goods worth €18 million.[2] Kenya exported goods consisting of horticultural products, tea and coffee, Finland mainly exported information communication technology and power plant equipment. In 2014, both countries also signed a double taxation pact to promote trade and investment.[2] In 2013, 2,000 Finns visited Kenya while the Kenyan community in Finland stands at about 700.[2] Resident diplomatic missions
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