Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula urged Egypt's government to support the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in order to achieve a liberalized market.
According to The Star, Wetangula said that Egypt is a key economic player in the continent whose contribution is required to achieve the AfCFTA goals.
"Egypt is one of the 'Big Four Brothers' in the continent and a signatory to AfCFTA. Member countries are relying on its muscles to achieve their ambitious economic goals," he said.
He continued: "There is no better idea to grow Africa economically than AfCFTA. If the initiative takes off successfully, then the African continent will be miles away economically."
Wetang'ula's remarks came during his meeting with Egyptian Ambassador to Kenya Wael Nasreldin Attiya, who paid him a courtesy call this week.
They discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in different areas and facilitate the exchange of experiences among countries.
Wetangula indicated that free trade in the continent will offer easy access to investors and accelerate intra-Africa trade as well as develop regional and local value chains which the region is yet to enjoy.
Wetangula said: "Egypt has excelled in the irrigation of desert areas," noting that the same can be applied in Kenya through the modeled techniques.
In turn, Ambassador Attiya affirmed his state's keenness to enhance cooperation with Kenya in various fields, noting that Kenya and Egypt have enjoyed outstanding bilateral relations.
He further discussed preparation for the 7th Kenya-Egypt Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) event in Kenya.
"The conference will help to solidify and expand trade opportunities between both countries and accelerate economic growth," he pointed out.
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