Kenya and Algeria are set to sign a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) aimed at expanding trade agreements between the two countries, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi has disclosed.

He said the two countries plan to convene the first session of the JCC in Kenya as the two countries seek to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area frameworks (AfCFTA) to fast-track trade engagements and expansion.

Mudavadi who was speaking after a meeting with Ahmed Attaf, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad said he looked forward to the meeting.

“Our two countries must continue to work together to strengthen bilateral cooperation for the common good of the people of our two countries, the JCC scheduled to be held in Kenya will strengthen bilateral cooperation,” he said.

The prime CS further invited Algerian investors to Kenya to take advantage of the vast market and investment opportunities, adding that Kenya is a commercial hub for East and Central Africa.

He thanked the Algerian government for donating 16,000 tonnes of fertiliser. Attaf said Algeria was ready for the JCC agreements, adding that they are waiting for Kenya to allow them to be in Nairobi for the signing.