Windhoek (Namibia): India seeks to boost bilateral cooperation with Namibia, which is a “valued and trusted partner” in Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he arrived here on the final leg of his five-nation visit.
This is the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the third-ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to the country.
The Prime Minister was received by Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade of Namibia, at the airport. He was accorded a traditional welcome on his arrival here.
This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in nearly three decades. Modi’s arrival signifies a renewed chapter in Indo-Namibian relations, one rooted in historical solidarity and now expanding into economic collaboration. India was among the first nations to support Namibia’s independence movement in the mid-20th century, laying the foundation for what has become a mutually respectful and strategic partnership.
India’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava, emphasised the growing potential between the two nations. He noted that discussions during the visit would focus on critical areas such as trade, investment, and energy cooperation.
