[PHOTOS] Joho hosts Ukrainian delegation, discuss partnership in maritime, blue economy

Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime affairs CS Hassan Joho on Thursday hosted a delegation from Ukraine where they discussed partnership in various key areas under his ministry.

In a statement after the meeting, Joho said they held an important discussion on partnership in the maritime, fisheries and blue economy sub-sectors.

While at it, they also discussed ways of strengthening the existing partnerships between Kenya and Ukraine, especially in the three subsectors.

The CS said they also deliberated on improving market access for products from both countries.

“When we have strong relationships we can effortlessly build economic bonds. Today I hosted a Ukrainian delegation for an important discussion on strengthening the existing partnership between Kenya and Ukraine in the areas of maritime, fisheries and the blue economy.

“We exchanged valuable ideas on potential areas of collaboration particularly in improving market access for our products and exploring the possibility of sea vessels flying our respective national flags docking at the ports of our two countries. I am optimistic about the potential for shared growth and development,” Joho said.

The delegation was led by the Honorary Consul of Ukraine to Mombasa, Oleksii Sierkov.

Sierkov was accompanied by other officials, including Oksana Chernova, Krystyna Voloshyna, Larysa Shvets, Olga Arao and Oleksandr Tykhovskyi.