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Kenya–Portugal relations

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Kenya – Portugal relations
Map indicating locations of Kenya and Portugal

Kenya
Portugal

Kenya–Portugal relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Portugal. Both nations have had relations dating back 500 years since the Age of Discovery.[1]

History

Fort Jesus in Mombasa

In 1497, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who under the orders of the King of Portugal began sailing to look for a route to India. In 1498, da Gama landed in Mombasa and Malindi both now in present-day Kenya.[2] The Vasco da Gama pillar was constructed in 1498.[3]

Fort Jesus was built in Mombasa by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596. Between the years of 1631-1895 it changed hands nine times and was fought over by the Portuguese Empire, Imamate of Oman and the British Empire.[4]

Kenya and Portugal established diplomatic relations on 10 January 1977.[5] In 1982, Portugal opened an embassy in Nairobi, however, the embassy was closed and accreditation transferred to the Portuguese embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.[5] In 2019, Portugal re-opened its embassy in Nairobi.[1]

Trade

In 2020 Portugal exported goods worth US$16.5 million to Kenya, in which papermaking machines, uncoated paper, and synthetic filaments stand out. And Kenya exported goods worth $5.31 million to Portugal, the majority being agricultural goods such as fruits, dried fruits, vegetable oils, but also fish.[6]

Diplomatic missions

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Portugal last week opened its Embassy in Kenya marking a new phase in Diplomatic Relations
  2. ^ "Vasco da Gama". HISTORY. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Malindi: The home of Vasco da Gama Pillar". Nation. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  4. ^ Wandimi, Jean (29 April 2017). "A Brief History of Fort Jesus, Kenya's Portuguese Fortress". Culture Trip. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b Diplomatic relations between Portugal and Kenya (in Portuguese)
  6. ^ "Economy and trade". Embassy of Portugal in Kenya. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  7. ^ Embassy of Kenya in France
  8. ^ Embassy of Portugal in Nairobi
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