Kenya and Eritrea decided to create detailed strategies for collaboration in a range of sectors.
The details for ratifying the visa directive will be worked up by the interior ministries of both nations.
The decision to do away with visa requirements between Kenya and Eritrea has been made.
At their Thursday bilateral meeting in Nairobi, Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea agreed to create detailed plans of cooperation in a number of industries, including agriculture, trade and investment, air transportation, mining, education, renewable energy, water management, tourism, the blue economy, and regional integration.
“To facilitate growth in Trade and connectivity between our people and business, we have agreed to abolish the requirement of Visas permanently, effective today,” said President Ruto.
The procedures for ratifying the visa directive will be worked out by the following ministries from both nations.
Kenya will now establish a diplomatic mission representation in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, to strengthen the two countries’ existing ties.
“I have no doubt, that stronger cooperation will go a long way in driving the African agenda at the global level at a time when dynamics beyond the continent, continue to impact negatively on the lives of our people,” the Head of State noted.
Eritrea becomes the second country to open its borders to Kenyans since President William Ruto assumed office in September 2022.
In November 2022, President Ruto and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa agreed to abolish the visa requirement for nationals.
“Kenyans holding ordinary passports will be allowed to enter South Africa on a visa-free regime for up to 90 days per calendar year,” President Ruto announced.
