Addis Ababa — In an exclusive interview with the Ethiopian News Agency, Ambassador Catherine Mwangi said the two nations should in particular realize the Special Status Agreement (SSA) signed in 2012 quickly.
The agreements signed so far focus on trade, investment, food security, infrastructure building, among others.
Kenya is committed to implementing the agreements to solidify the economic bondage of the countries, she said, adding that the stand of the government of Ethiopia is same as that of Kenya.
The continuous consultations the officials of the two countries make contribute positively to the realization of the agreements, according to Ambassador Mwangi.
The ambassador, who recalled the long trade and cultural interaction of the peoples of the two countries along the border, noted that building infrastructure and better system is necessary to modernize those.
Moreover, she stated that surface transport has been constructed to further consolidate the people-people and trade exchange between the countries.
The road on the Ethiopian side is completed and the Kenyan part would be finalized by May, 2015, according to Ambassador Mwangi.
The road will connect Addis Ababa, Moyale, Nairobi, and Mombasa.
On other hand, the nations are collaborating to curb human trafficking and illegal trade, it was learned.
According to ENA, Ethiopia and Kenya are the leading actors in ensuring peace and security in Africa, she pointed out, citing the contributions they have been making with regard to peacekeeping.
The effort of Ethiopia and Kenya to build green economy is also exemplary to others countries, the ambassador elaborated.
The ambassador admired the coordinated effort of the government of Ethiopia and the people in building the Great Ethiopia Renaissance Dam, and said the dam will not only benefit Ethiopia but also other countries upon completion.
Source: ALLAfrica
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