Pedro Sánchez conveys the Government's support for Spanish companies present in Kenya

President's News - 2022.10.26

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has met with a representation of Spanish companies - with an outstanding participation of SMEs - with a long-standing presence in Kenya and a declared vocation to remain and to continue contributing to the development and prosperity of the country.

Pedro Sánchez, who was also accompanied by the Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, expressed the Government's support for the activities of our companies in Kenya. "It is a sign of the renewed commitment to this country, which is considered a priority for Spain's foreign policy.

The Spanish companies participating in the meeting are world leaders in their respective sectors, such as water infrastructures, renewable energies, railways and the agri-food industry. They expressed to President Sanchez their willingness to contribute to the transformational economic priorities that the new Kenyan government of President William Ruto wishes to promote.

Kenya is one of the most solid democracies in the region and a priority country in Spain's foreign policy towards Africa. It has established itself as the economic and logistical hub of East Africa and one of the continent's most promising economies.

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26/10/2022. Trip of the President of the Government to Kenya. The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, participates, togethe...

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, participates, together with the Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, in a breakfast with representatives of Spanish companies based in Kenya (Pool Moncloa/Borja Puig de la Bellacasa)