Malaysia to support Kenya become animation film hub of Africa
By Evalyne Githinji(PCO)
Malaysia is committed to supporting Kenya become the animation film hub of Africa in an effort to enhance both countries’ bilateral economic cooperation through the digital economy.
Speaking during a ceremony to commemorate the 67th Anniversary of the Independence of Malaysia, held in Nairobi, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Kenya, Mr. Ruzaimi Mohamad underlined Malaysia’s commitment to support Kenya develop its ICT and Creative Economy.
“As the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Kenya, I recognise the significant potential of Kenya’s animation film industry. I believe Kenya will emerge as the animation film hub of Africa, in the near future,” the envoy noted.
Mr. Mohamad further stated that Malaysia is endeavoring to bring animation film experts to Kenya and share their expertise in an effort to develop Kenya’s animation film industry.
He underscored the importance of both countries working in unity to develop various sectors and bolster their economies.
Currently, he indicated, Malaysia and Kenya are actively promoting extensive cooperation in the digital economy which “not only opens new avenues for innovations and growth, but also strengthens the bonds of friendship between our nations.”
Speaking, Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Dr. Margaret Ndung’u noted that both nations are working collaboratively in areas such as the semi-conductor manufacturing as well as best practices information sharing on digitalization of the economy.
The CS added that Kenya will continue to maintain close collaborations with Malaysia to enhance bilateral ties and through the South -South cooperation for the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries.
On Bilateral trade volume, Dr. Ndung’u pointed out that Kenya's Export to Malaysia stood at I7.77 million dollars which include tea, coffee, textile materials and edible vegetable products among others, while the Imports from Malaysia stood at 918.76 million dollars, including palm oil, furniture, telecommunications equipment, apparel and clothing accessories.
“Both countries are working together to reduce trade imbalance through bilateral instruments of cooperation aimed at enhancing market access for Kenyan goods and services,” the CS said.
Dr Ndung’u said that Kenya appreciates the planned launch of direct flights between Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur by Air Asia which is set for the 15th November, 2024 in Nairobi.
Noting that the flight will not only boost bilateral trade in goods and services but also enhance people to people contact.
Those present were the Dean of the Diplomatic corps, Ambassador Beyene Russom, High Commissioners and Ambassadors, Heads of the United Nations Agencies in Nairobi, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and Senior Government Officials.
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