Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China–Namibia community with a shared future for the new era during talks in Beijing on Friday (10 Jul).
President Xi said China was ready to expand cooperation with Namibia across trade, infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, education and technology, while encouraging greater use of China’s zero-tariff access for African exports.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to the one-China principle and called for deeper economic, industrial and scientific cooperation.
Key developments:
- China and Namibia elevated bilateral relations to a new strategic framework.
- Cooperation agreements were signed covering trade, healthcare, education and human resources.
- Both leaders pledged closer coordination on multilateral issues and stronger Global South cooperation.
The two countries also issued a joint statement outlining plans to deepen their partnership and expand long-term bilateral cooperation.
ℹ️ Chinese Embassy in South Africa
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