Kenya's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Cabinet Secretary, Amina Mohammed, has assured the country is ready to host the World Trade Organisation's Ministerial Conference and there are no difference in government over the meeting.
Amina Mohammed reassured that all is set for the four-day conference from December 15 to 18, saying Kenya has set up the National Negotiations Committee to help the country reach trade deals during the December conference.
Mohammed, who has been chosen the chair of the meeting, branded MC10 Nairobi 2015 said the negotiations are expected to end before November, paving way for a common position with increasing global market access for agricultural produce a key priority.
It would be recalled that as of last year, intra-trade among EU nations stood at 60 per cent, in Asia its 40 per cent and the Americas is 20 per cent while in Africa it is a mere 6 per cent.
Priority for Kenya during the conference is ensuring that Kenya gets wider market access for its agricultural produce such as tea, coffee, and horticulture.
Kenya will also be pushing for liberalisation of services which will allow for the free movement of professionals across borders.
Mohammed said her ministry is leading the preparations and all logistics are in place.
There are no differences between my ministry and any other. This is an important meeting for Kenya to host and we are prepared," she said.
She added the meeting was important for Kenya's trade and tourism and should be supported by everyone who wants to see progress in the growth and development of the country.
"My ministry has worked hard to ensure that we improve our international trade as well as tourism in Kenya," the CS said.
The conference is expected to attract about 7,000 delegates from the WTO' 162 members states from all over the world.
This will be the first time that the WTO Ministerial Conference will be taking place in Africa, after Turkey withdrew her bid in favour of Kenya.
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