The TICAD Ministerial follow up meeting was held in Maputo, Mozambique from 24th -26th August, 2017. Kenya’s delegation was led by Amb. (Dr.) Amina Mohamed EGH, CAV. The meeting reviewed the implementation of the three Pillars of the TICAD VI Nairobi Implementation Plan.

On the sidelines of the meeting, Amb. Amina Mohamed held bilateral talks with Hon. Taro Kono, the Japan’s new Foreign Minister. The Ministers reaffirmed their Countries’ resolve and commitment to the TICAD Process. They further expressed satisfaction at the positive elevated ties between Kenya and Japan, more so following the successful State visit of Prime Minster Shinzo Abe to Kenya in August 2016.

Bilateral meeting between Amb (Dr) Amina Mohamed and Hon. Taro Kono with Senior officials from Kenya and Japan

Bilateral meeting: the Minister Kono accompanied by Amb. Takeshi Osuga, Director General of African Affairs Department and other senior officials

Bilateral meeting: Amb (Dr) Amina Mohamed accompanied by Mr. Irungu Nyakera, P.S. Devolution, Amb. S.K. Maina, M.B.S., , Amb. Ben H.O. Ogutu, M.B.S.,and Amb. C. Chika

From right, H.E. Mr. S.K. Maina, M.B.S. Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to Japan with Amb. Ben. H.O. Ogutu. Ms. Khadija Issa, standing behind assists the delegation.