Visit of the Minister of East African Affairs, Trade and Tourism of the Republic of Kenya at the PPA SA

Piraeus, 07.11.2013

Press Release

The Minister of East African Affairs, Trade and Tourism of the Republic of Kenya Mrs. Phyllis Jepkosgei Kandie, accompanied by the Ambassador of Kenya, JW Gaita, the Consul Ms . B. Pantazopoulou and Directors of the Government of Kenya visited the PPA S.A.
The official meeting with the management of the PPA mainly concerned the cooperation between the two countries in terms of shipping, cruise and port infrastructure.
The two sides, as stated by the President of the PPA, Mr. George Anomeritis, agreed that through the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Athens, to set up a joint committee of experts whose main issues will concern: (a) The cooperation of port authorities of Piraeus and Mombasa concerning infrastructure and expertise, (b) Matters of freight of Kenya to European countries through the Portal of Piraeus and (c) The cooperation concerning the cruise with PPA and MedCruise.