Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Dr. Virander Paul during the commemoration of the 75th Indian Independence day at India House , Kenya
By: Dan
Worth Noting:
- The growth has been steady though the balance has titled more to India as imports from Kenya which includes soda ash, vegetables, tea, leather and metal scrap, between 2019-2020 was USD 89.62 million. On the other hand its exports to Kenya which mostly comprises petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, steel products, machinery, yarn, vehicles and power transmission equipment was USD 2.126 billion.
- While emphasizing India’s commitment to its ties with Kenya the, High said one Kenya was the only country in Africa where one of the 7 naval Indian ships across the world was deployed.
The Indian community globally celebrated their 75th Independence Day of India led by their Prime Minister Narendra Modi who hoisted ‘Tiranga’ (tricolour) and delivered his ninth consecutive Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.
Mr. Modi who wore a traditional tri-coloured motif safa (headgear) with a long trail hailed the “architects of free India” who significantly contributed to India’s freedom struggle.
He also implored the youth to take lead as freedom sustainers and architects of future free India as they make strides in the new technological era.
Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the rampart of the historic Red Fort on the occasion of India’s Independence Day in Delhi, India, on Aug. 15, 2022.
In Kenya similar celebrations were held by Indian Community living in the country led by the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr. Virandar Paul at the India House.
While reading Indian Prime minister’s speech whose main focus was to promote social harmony, unity and empowerment of people Dr. Virandar said their celebration was not only looking at the future but also taking audit of the second populous country in the world achievements since their independence from the British colonial masters.
He singled out the hard work that was put by India nationals and how they have overcome challenges to emerge leaders in various sectors especially health sector.
In Kenya Dr. Virandar acknowledged the great role Indians has played in development sectors more so, the big four agenda which comprises; Manufacturing, agriculture, housing and universal health coverage.
To illustrate the collaboration he alluded to the grant of USD 1 million for the refurbishment of the Mahatma Gandhi graduate library of the University of Nairobi and holding of the first ever Festival of India in Kenya.
In addition to the state-of-the-art made in India cancer therapy machine – Bhabhatron II – to Kenyatta National.
The Indian business community has contributed immensely in Kenya and the bilateral trade volume stands at 2.78 billion dollars.
“Currently our bilateral trade volume stands at 2.78 billion dollars and this increased by 40 percent from the previous years despite it being affected by the COVID Pandemic and this increase in trade shows that as the pandemic recedes it is going to increase even further”, the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Kenya said.
The growth has been steady though the balance has titled more to India as imports from Kenya which includes soda ash, vegetables, tea, leather and metal scrap, between 2019-2020 was USD 89.62 million. On the other hand its exports to Kenya which mostly comprises petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, steel products, machinery, yarn, vehicles and power transmission equipment was USD 2.126 billion.
While emphasizing India’s commitment to its ties with Kenya the, High said one Kenya was the only country in Africa where one of the 7 naval Indian ships across the world was deployed
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