Brazilian President will be visiting the Republic of Kenya.

President Lula da Silva will be in Kenya for two days at the invitation of President Mwai Kibaki, according to a statement from the Foreign Affairs ministry. This will be the first time a Latin American President to visit East Africa.

His visit aimed at promoting trade and investment between the two countries. Other areas of mutual cooperation to be discussed include agriculture, energy, infrastructure and science and technology.

A delegation of Brazil’s entrepreneurs accompanying the President will interact with Kenyan businessmen at a planned symposium in Nairobi, exploring business opportunities available in the two countries. Brazil is rated as one of the world’s largest economies at number eight, and with a population of 190 million.

During the visit, leaders of the two countries are also scheduled to discuss matters on the East African Community, climate change, United Nations reform, peace and security issues and other global concerns.