Egypt's FM, Sameh Shoukry said Tuesday, during his three days visit to Kenya that the purpose of his visit is to boost trade and economic relations with the African state. Shoukry affirmed the trade exchange between the two countries is strong, adding that Egypt plans to expand trade and investment opportunities in Kenya. "The strong friendly, economic, and historical ties are a source of pride for both our people", he said He expressed Egypt's satisfaction with the trade volume between the two countries, specially that it has grown steadily over the past years, adding that 2013 witnessed an increase of Kenyan exports to Egypt reaching $ 210 million, while imports from Egypt amounted to $ 250 million. He stated that Kenya is one of the main regional trade partners in the COMESA framework, adding that Egypt is one of the biggest importers of Kenyan tea, and that Egyptian investments in Kenya exceeded $ 40 million. As of May 2011, Kenyan economic prospects became positive with 4–5% GDP growth, mainly because of expansions in tourism, telecommunications, transport, construction and a recovery in agriculture. The World Bank estimated growth of 4.3% in 2012, According to CIA World Fact Book.
