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Deputy Minister Marcin Przydacz visits Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania

21.09.2019

The intensification of economic relations and development cooperation between Poland and East African countries was the main topic of talks between Deputy Minister Marcin Przydacz and representatives from the ministries of foreign affairs and the economy during his visit to Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, on 15-21 September.

Deputy Minister Marcin Przydacz visits Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania

As the largest economic partner in Central Europe and a country with very good economic indicators, Poland is seen as a potential important promoter of African countries’ interests in the European Union. “East Africa has become an increasingly prospective market for Polish products and technologies,” stressed Deputy Minister Przydacz opening the Polish-Kenyan Business Forum in Nairobi, attended by more than 100 entrepreneurs.

Issues discussed during the visit also covered the implementation of joint projects as part of regional cooperation and internationally, including at the UN. Tanzanian Foreign Minister Palamgamba Kabudi  pledged at this occasion to support Poland’s candidacy in UN Human Rights Council elections for 2020-2022.

Development cooperation was another important dimension of Deputy Minister Przydacz’s visit to East Africa. The deputy minister took part in the launch of a Polish-Tanzanian seminar on cooperation for the development of water sector technologies, which was also attended by representatives of business and experts from both countries. The objective of joint actions is to identify, in partnership with the OECD, potential water management projects that could implement Polish technologies. 

An example of Poland’s commitment to development assistance is the school for blind children in Kibeho (Rwanda), run for 10 years by the Franciscan nuns. It is the largest educational project of Polish Aid addressed to persons with disabilities. In Kenya, a large scale project is being carried out to expand its fire brigade structures under the guidance of the Polish Centre for International Assistance. Under this project, 45% of Kenya’s firefighters have already received training and equipment. Development assistance funds also provide support to Polish entrepreneurs.

The visit of Deputy Minister Przydacz to East African countries was also an opportunity to meet the Polish diaspora in Africa, including the academic community and missionaries, which are strongly represented there.

 

MFA Press Office

Photo: MFA

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