Kenya–Portugal relations

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Kenya – Portugal relations

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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

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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

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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

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* Kenya is accredited to Portugal from its embassy in Paris, France.[7]
* Portugal has an embassy in Nairobi.[8]

## See also

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* Foreign relations of Kenya
* Foreign relations of Portugal

## References

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1. ^ a b Portugal last week opened its Embassy in Kenya marking a new phase in Diplomatic Relations
2. ^ "Vasco da Gama". HISTORY. 18 December 2009. 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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