Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan with his wife on Wednesday to attend the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) contact group’s summit-level meeting. Mudavadi was received by Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev upon arrival at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
NAM was founded in 1961 by India and is the second-largest grouping of states worldwide after the United Nations (UN), with 120 member countries. It is made up of nations not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc, and its role is to advance the interests of developing countries in the context of the Cold War confrontation.
All African countries, except for South Sudan and Western Sahara, are members of NAM. The summit-level meeting will likely focus on the challenges faced by developing countries and how NAM member states can collaborate to overcome them.
Mudavadi’s attendance at the NAM summit is a significant move for Kenya, as it shows the country’s commitment to strengthening its relationships with other developing countries. It is also an opportunity for Kenya to advocate for its own interests on the global stage and to forge partnerships that could lead to economic benefits for the country.
The summit-level meeting will provide a platform for Mudavadi and other attendees to share their views and experiences on issues affecting their respective countries. It is expected that discussions will be held on topics such as trade, security, and the environment, among others.
As Kenya continues to seek opportunities to expand its trade and investment relations with other countries, attending the NAM summit is a step in the right direction. By participating in such meetings, Kenya can showcase its potential and capabilities, and demonstrate its willingness to engage with the international community to achieve its development goals.
