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It is reported that Lyu Wei (L), the Deputy director-general of commerce in Shandong province in China, led a Shandong economic and trade delegation to visit South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya.
Nakuru Deputy Governor Dr Eric Korir (R) and the Deputy director-general of commerce in Shandong province in China Lyu Wei (L) join delegates during a trade meeting in Enashipai Spa in Naivasha. The Chinese delegation said that it was keen to import more vegetables, coffee and avocado from the country.
A visiting delegation from China's Shandong province is keen on increasing trade between their country and Kenya.The 100 strong team that has visited several counties expressed interest in more agricultural imports especially vegetables and fruits and and bringing in more agricultural machinery and farm inputs.
This emerged during the Shandong-Nakuru economy and trade negotiations conference held in Enashipai Spa in Naivasha and attended by local investors.
The deputy director of commerce in Shandong province Lyu Wei said that they are keen to increase their imports from Kenya.
"Last year the 57.8 percent of aquatic and marine products were from Kenya while in return we exported some agricultural products mainly garlic," she said.
"In future we will promote Shandong peanuts, vegetables and fruits to Kenya and in return import more Kenyan tea, coffee, avocados and nuts," she said.
Nakuru Deputy Governor Eric Korir said the county has high agricultural potential and is is keen on partnering with investors.
