Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement on MoU Between Kenya And Armenia

The Government of Kenya, through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Armenia, through the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, on Cooperation in Diaspora Affairs.

This first of a kind MoU, signed by Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary, Ms. Roseline K. Njogu, CBS, and Armenia's High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Zareh Sinanyan, marks a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations and deepening engagement between Kenya and Armenia through their respective diaspora communities. Under the MoU, the parties will collaborate to enhance diaspora consultation and cooperation; promote shared values abroad; advance joint awareness initiatives; facilitate knowledge exchange; strengthen youth cooperation; and promote cultural heritage initiatives.

The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya serving as the implementing agencies of this MoU, will establish a Joint Committee to oversee implementation, conduct periodic review and monitoring, facilitate information exchange, and propose new areas of collaboration on diaspora affairs.

The MoU reflects Kenya's commitment to advancing diaspora diplomacy as a strategic pillar of national development under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and as a crucial component of Kenya's Foreign Policy. It positions the diaspora as active partners in fostering cultural exchange, economic collaboration, and people-to-people ties between Kenya and Armenia.

The Government of Kenya remains steadfast in its mandate to protect, engage, and empower Kenyans globally, ensuring their rights, welfare, and dignity remain paramount national priorities.