Kenyan National Tea Day celebrations held at LCCI: Kenya, Pakistan enjoy long-standing bilateral ties: HC

LAHORE: High Commissioner of Kenya Lt Gen Peter Mbogo Njiru (R) said that Kenya and Pakistan enjoy warm, cordial and long-standing bilateral relations based on mutual respect, shared interests and strong people-to-people linkages.

He was speaking at the Kenyan National Tea Day celebration organized by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI).

He said tea represents a cultural bridge between the two countries, deeply embedded in daily life in Pakistan, while Kenya remains one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of high-quality black tea. There is significant untapped potential for expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, investment, manufacturing, tourism, ICT and other sectors, and encouraged Pakistani investors and business community to explore opportunities in Kenya, he added.

In his welcome remarks, the LCCI president said the LCCI appreciates the collaboration of the High Commission of Kenya in organizing the event, which will help promote Kenyan tea, enhance cultural exchange and create new avenues for business networking between the two countries. He added that Pakistan is among the largest importers of Kenyan tea, with around 80 percent of Pakistan’s tea imports coming from Kenya, reflecting strong consumer trust in Kenyan products.

Speaking on the occasion, the Kenyan high commissioner said Kenya produces over 600 million kilograms of tea annually, generating export earnings of approximately 1.15 billion dollars, and exports to more than 100 countries worldwide.

He said Pakistan is one of the largest consumers of tea globally, where tea is an essential part of hospitality, family gatherings and social life. He stressed that expanding cooperation in value-added tea products, specialty blends, green teas and wellness teas can open new market opportunities for Pakistani importers, distributors and consumers.

He further highlighted that Kenya offers attractive investment opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, renewable energy, ICT, manufacturing, tourism, real estate, mining and the blue economy, and described Kenya as a strategic gateway to the East African Community and broader African markets. He also appreciated the role of LCCI in strengthening bilateral economic relations and acknowledged the support of the Pakistan Tea Association in sustaining strong trade ties.

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