President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia paid a state visit to China from July 5-11, 2026. It was her first visit to China since she became her country’s first female head of state in March 2025.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Beijing on July 8, after first visiting Guangdong and Sichuan provinces. She met with President Xi Jinping on the afternoon of July 10, and the two presidents jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era.
President Xi Jinping noted that China and Namibia enjoy profound traditional friendship and share common aspirations for development. He made three proposals for building a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era:
We need to firmly support each other and deepen the convergence of our visions. The two sides need to maintain close high-level exchanges, deepen experience-sharing on governance, and stay in regular communication on issues of overall and strategic importance in our bilateral relations.
We need to tap the potential of cooperation and take it to higher levels. China has enacted a zero-tariff policy for all the 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. This is a groundbreaking move in expanding China’s high-standard opening up, and much-needed assistance that helps African countries accelerate their development. We hope Namibia will make full use of the zero-tariff access, the upgraded fast track for Namibian exports to reach China, and other favourable policies, so that more high-quality Namibian products will come in at a faster pace.
We need to uphold solidarity and coordination to safeguard multilateralism. As important members of the Global South, China and Namibia share extensive common interests and similar values. The two sides should strengthen solidarity and coordination, firmly support each other, and jointly safeguard international fairness and justice. China stands ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Namibia and other African countries to enhance the strength and voice of the Global South and make new contributions to building a community with a shared future for humanity.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said that the friendship between Namibia and China goes back a long way, and bilateral relations have made impressive progress over the years. She extended warm congratulations on the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and hailed China as a great country, noting that under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping, China’s remarkable economic and social achievements have won global admiration. The SWAPO Party of Namibia looks forward to enhanced inter-party exchanges and closer communication and cooperation with the CPC. China has long provided selfless support and assistance to African countries, including Namibia, and has always upheld a just position in international and regional affairs. Namibia will enhance communication and coordination with China to safeguard the common interests of developing countries and jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Following the talks, the two presidents witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in areas such as economy and trade, healthcare, education, and human resources.
The two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Namibia on Building a China-Namibia Community with a Shared Future for the New Era. Among the salient points covered in this detailed document are:
The two sides agreed that China and Namibia enjoy a deep traditional friendship and that it has grown stronger with the passage of time. China and Namibia established diplomatic relations in 1990 [on the day after Namibia’s independence] and the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2018, and the two countries have continued to consolidate mutual political trust, achieved fruitful gains in practical cooperation, coordinated and collaborated in international affairs, setting an inspiring example of China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation.
Namibia commended the sound guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era and the people-centred development philosophy of the Communist Party of China. Namibia believes that the successful practice of Chinese modernisation provides useful reference for developing countries to explore their paths towards modernisation.
China appreciated the visionary leadership of H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, and supports Namibia’s pursuit of economic growth, industrialisation and prosperity.
Both sides committed to strengthen their mutually beneficial friendly cooperation under new circumstances, which meets the common development aspirations of the two peoples and helps to work together to promote a more just, equitable international order. To this end, the two sides decided to elevate bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era.
China commended the SWAPO party of Namibia for writing “socialism with Namibian characteristics” into its party constitution and supports President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in leading the SWAPO party on a sustainable development path suited to Namibia’s national interests. China supports Namibia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and socio-economic development interests, and in resolutely opposing external interference.
Both sides agreed that the Communist Party of China and the SWAPO Party of Namibia enjoy a profound friendship, close cooperation and shared ideologies, a model of inter-party cooperation between China and Africa. China is ready to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation and continue to deepen the relations with the six sister parties in Southern Africa. [Besides Namibia’s SWAPO, these are South Africa’s ANC, Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF, Angola’s MPLA, Mozambique’s FRELIMO and Tanzania’s CCM.]
Namibia commended the full implementation of zero-tariff treatment granted to African countries having diplomatic relations with China, and believes that amid rising unilateralism and protectionism, this move demonstrates China’s responsibility as a major country and determination to firmly expand high-standard opening up. Both sides are committed to the mutual reinforcement between the zero-tariff policy and the needs of Namibia to expand exports, attract investment and create jobs.
Namibia commended President Xi Jinping’s four propositions on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, as well as his three observations on China and Africa joining hands to address the spillover challenges of the Middle East situation. The two sides call on relevant parties to stay committed to peaceful solutions, resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation, and bring peace and stability back to the Middle East region.
The two sides emphasised that all sides should respect the diversity of civilisations across the world, uphold the common values of humanity, strengthen inter-civilisational exchanges, and champion equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness between civilisations, in a pursuit of progress of human civilisation. Taking the opportunity of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges in 2026, the two sides are ready to deepen communication and cooperation and forge a closer bond between the peoples.
The two sides committed to deepen healthcare exchanges and cooperation in such forms as medical personnel training, disease control and health emergency response, and explore cooperation in the production of pharmaceuticals in Namibia. China will actively support Namibia in building its healthcare system and continue to send medical teams and strengthen cooperation with partner hospitals.
The two sides reaffirmed strong commitment to promoting greater unity and strength of the Global South, jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice, and maintaining solidarity and cooperation of the international community. Both sides will firmly uphold the UN-centred international system, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and practice true multilateralism.
The two sides applauded the successful visit of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to China, which both sides believe, holds great significance for the development of bilateral relations and the building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed heartfelt appreciation to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government and people for the warm hospitality extended to her during her visit, and invited President Xi Jinping to visit Namibia at a convenient time.
Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang the previous day.
Noting that Namibia is an important partner of China in Africa, Li said China is willing to work with Namibia to carry forward traditional friendship, firmly support each other’s core interests and major concerns, and promote mutually beneficial cooperation, in order to advance the modernisation of the two countries.
The two sides should deepen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as tourism, health, education, science and technology, and youth, said Li, adding that China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Namibia under mechanisms such as the United Nations and work with all parties to promote true multilateralism, implement the four major global initiatives proposed by China, advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with the Namibian head of state on July 10.
He said that China’s NPC is willing to enhance exchanges and cooperation with the Parliament of Namibia, deepen collaboration on multilateral platforms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and contribute to common development.
Noting that the friendship between Namibia and China has a long history and continues to grow stronger, Nandi-Ndaitwah said that the Namibian side adheres to the one-China principle and stands ready to carry out close cooperation with China in various fields, including the economy and trade, infrastructure, agriculture and minerals.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and by the Xinhua News Agency.
President Xi Jinping holds talks with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
July 10 (MFA) – On the afternoon of July 10, President Xi Jinping held talks with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two presidents jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era.
President Xi Jinping noted that China and Namibia enjoy profound traditional friendship and share common aspirations for development. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have always treated each other as equals and supported each other. Our friendly cooperation has continued to deepen, delivering tangible benefits to our peoples. The Communist Party of China is uniting and leading the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization. Namibia, for its part, is pressing ahead to realize its Vision 2030. Therefore, deepening friendly cooperation between our two countries is both timely and holds great promise. China stands ready to work with Namibia to enhance exchanges of development philosophies and synergize development strategies, and partner with each other on their paths to modernization.
President Xi Jinping made three proposals for building a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era. First, we need to firmly support each other and deepen the convergence of our visions. The two sides need to maintain close high-level exchanges, deepen experience-sharing on governance, and stay in regular communication on issues of overall and strategic importance in our bilateral relations, and continue to support each other on issues concerning our respective core interests and major concerns. Second, we need to tap the potential of cooperation and take it to higher levels. China has enacted a zero-tariff policy for all the 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. This is a groundbreaking move in expanding China’s high-standard opening up, and much-needed assistance that helps African countries accelerate their development. We hope Namibia will make full use of the zero-tariff access, the upgraded fast track for Namibian exports to reach China, and other favorable policies, so that more high-quality Namibian products will come in at a faster pace. China is ready to deepen cooperation with Namibia in such areas as infrastructure, energy, mining, agriculture, education, youth, science and technology, and take such mutually beneficial cooperation to new heights. Third, we need to uphold solidarity and coordination to safeguard multilateralism. As important members of the Global South, China and Namibia share extensive common interests and similar values. The two sides should strengthen solidarity and coordination, firmly support each other, and jointly safeguard international fairness and justice. China stands ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Namibia and other African countries to enhance the strength and voice of the Global South, and make new contributions to building a community with a shared future for humanity.
President Xi Jinping pointed out that helping Africa develop its abundant mineral resources and effectively translate its resource advantage into development momentum is an important way to accelerate Africa’s modernization. China stands ready to continue strengthening mining cooperation with African countries, including Namibia, based on three principles.
First, pursuing mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. Africa has abundant natural resources, while China has advanced technologies and a supersized market. The two sides should fully leverage their complementary strengths and deepen the convergence of interests. Second, conducting friendly consultation. Strong political mutual trust is a distinctive strength and important underpinning of China-Africa cooperation. The two sides should proceed from the big picture of China-Africa friendship and properly resolve issues in cooperation through communication and consultation. Third, breaking new ground. China stands ready to work with Africa to explore new approaches to cooperation in accordance with market-oriented and commercial principles, with a view to upgrading the quality of China-Africa cooperation in the mining sector.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said that the friendship between Namibia and China goes back a long way, and bilateral relations have made impressive progress over the years. She extended warm congratulations on the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and hailed China as a great country, noting that under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping, China’s remarkable economic and social achievements have won global admiration. Namibia attaches great importance to its relations with China and firmly adheres to the one-China principle. Namibia will learn from China’s experience, work with China in greater solidarity, consolidate mutual trust, and expand cooperation, so as to advance the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. The SWAPO Party of Namibia looks forward to enhanced inter-party exchanges and closer communication and cooperation with the CPC. Namibia is ready to grow its trade with China, welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Namibia, and hopes to strengthen cooperation in areas such as industry, mining, infrastructure, aviation and space, science and technology, agriculture, and water resources, so as to boost its economic and social development. China has long provided selfless support and assistance to African countries, including Namibia, and has always upheld a just position in international and regional affairs. Namibia will enhance communication and coordination with China to safeguard the common interests of developing countries and jointly build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Following the talks, the two presidents witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in areas such as economy and trade, healthcare, education, and human resources.
The two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Namibia on Building a China-Namibia Community with a Shared Future for the New Era.
Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
As President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived, honor guards lined up in salutation. After the two presidents stepped onto the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Namibia. A 21-gun salute was fired on the Tian’anmen Square. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reviewed the guard of honor of the People’s Liberation Army and watched the march-past in President Xi’s company.
On the same evening, President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan held a welcome banquet for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
Wang Yi attended the events.
Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Namibia on building a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era
July 10 (MFA) – At the invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, paid a state visit to the People’s Republic of China from July 5 to 11, 2026.
The two Heads of State held in-depth discussions on China-Namibia relations under the new circumstances, as well as international and regional issues of common interest. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council, and H.E. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, also met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The two sides agreed that China and Namibia enjoy a deep traditional friendship and that it has grown stronger with the passage of time. China and Namibia established diplomatic relations in 1990 and the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2018, and the two countries have continued to consolidate mutual political trust, achieved fruitful gains in practical cooperation, coordinated and collaborated in international affairs, setting an inspiring example of China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation.
Both sides acknowledged that at a time when the world is undergoing accelerating changes unseen in a century, and unprecedented global challenges, there is an urgent need to establish robust mechanisms, strengthen institutional frameworks of global governance, and reinforce multilateral institutions.
Namibia appreciated President Xi Jinping’s important visions and proposals, including building a community with a shared future for humanity, high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI), the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) and the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), recognizing them as significant initiatives for addressing global challenges, and promoting global peace, development, and shared prosperity.
Namibia commended the sound guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era and the people-centered development philosophy of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Namibia believes that the successful practice of Chinese modernization provides useful reference for developing countries to explore their paths towards modernization.
China appreciated the visionary leadership of H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, and supports Namibia’s pursuit of economic growth, industrialization and prosperity.
Both sides committed to strengthen their mutually beneficial friendly cooperation under new circumstances, which meets the common development aspirations of the two peoples and helps to work together to promote a more just, equitable international order. To this end, the two sides decided to elevate bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era.
I. Bilateral Political Relations
1. Namibia appreciated the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity put forth by President Xi Jinping. Both sides advocated an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, bringing countries together to advance peace, security, prosperity and progress.
2. The two sides emphasized the strategic and leading role of head-of-state diplomacy in bilateral relations, and decided to further deepen political mutual trust and continue to firmly support each other on issues involving their respective core interests and major concerns. The two sides will further intensify exchanges and cooperation at all levels and in all fields between the governments, political parties, legislative bodies and at subnational levels, and strengthen the exchange of ideas in party and country governance and development experience.
3. Namibia reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to the one-China principle and the authority of UNGA Resolution 2758. There is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and therefore opposes any form of “Taiwan Independence”, and supports all efforts by China to achieve national reunification. Both sides reaffirmed their opposition to any attempt to politicize internal affairs as human rights issues and to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of human rights.
4. Namibia congratulated China on its major development achievements made during the 14th Five-Year Plan period under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, and underscored that the new bright prospect created by the 15th Five-Year Plan for Chinese modernization should bring new opportunities for enhancing development for the countries of the Global South, including Namibia.
5. China commended the SWAPO party of Namibia for writing “socialism with Namibian characteristics” into its party constitution, and supports President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in leading the SWAPO party on a sustainable development path suited to Namibia’s national interests. China supports Namibia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and socio-economic development interests, and in resolutely opposing external interference.
6. China commended and congratulated Namibia for the positive progress achieved toward realizing its national development aspirations, and commits to strengthen cooperation with Namibia in advancing the seven priority areas identified by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah through technical cooperation, technology transfer, project partnership and development-oriented collaboration. China commits to support Namibia’s efforts to advance industrialization and agricultural modernization, and will provide assistance to the best of its capacity towards the implementation of its Sixth National Development Plan and realization of its Vision 2030. Namibia appreciates China for its long-term valuable support for Namibia’s economic and social development.
7. Both sides agreed that the Communist Party of China and the SWAPO Party of Namibia enjoy a profound friendship, close cooperation and shared ideologies, a model of inter-party cooperation between China and Africa. China is ready to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation and continue to deepen the relations with the six sister parties in Southern Africa.
II. Economic Cooperation
1. Namibia commended the full implementation of zero-tariff treatment granted to African countries having diplomatic relations with China, and believes that amid rising unilateralism and protectionism, this move demonstrates China’s responsibility as a major country and determination to firmly expand high-standard opening up. Both sides are committed to the mutual reinforcement between the zero-tariff policy and the needs of Namibia to expand exports, attract investment and create jobs. China welcomes Namibia to make good use of the zero-tariff policy and the “green lanes” for African agricultural products to further expand the variety and scale of exports to China.
2. The two sides expressed their readiness to build smart customs cooperation partnership and strengthen cooperation on animal and plant diseases prevention and control, food safety regulation, inspection and quarantine under the framework of import & export food safety cooperation mechanism for the countries of the Belt and Road Initiative. The two sides agreed to align their needs in economic and trade cooperation, enter into a framework agreement on economic partnership for shared development, push for positive progress in early harvest and subsequent module negotiations, to provide long-term, stable and predictable institutional guarantee for their trade and investment cooperation.
3. The two sides recognized the strategic importance of critical minerals to global economic transformation and agreed to strengthen cooperation in sustainable development, local processing, beneficiation and value addition of Namibia’s mineral resources, including uranium, lithium, rare earth elements, and other strategic minerals. Both sides will encourage partnerships that promote technology transfer, local skills development, and industrial capacity building.
4. The two sides will explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in logistics, maritime transport and trade facilitation, including through the development of the Port of Walvis Bay as an important gateway connecting Southern Africa to regional and global markets.
5. The two sides appreciated the progress of bilateral practical cooperation in various areas and agreed to steadily deepen and expand cooperation from a political and strategic perspective. The two sides spoke highly of the fruitful results of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and will create more synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Namibia’s national development strategy. The two sides agreed to maintain the secure and smooth operation of mutual cooperation projects, such as the space tracking station.
6. Both sides committed to leverage their respective development advantages and further expand mutually beneficial cooperation across various sectors, such as oil and gas, energy, including green energy, renewable energy technologies, battery value chains, energy storage systems, mining, raw material beneficiation, agriculture, science and technology, education, tourism, infrastructure, and human resources. China welcomes Namibia’s participation in the International Economic and Trade Cooperation Initiative on Green Mining and Minerals, and the Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development.
7. China encourages more competent Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Namibia, and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with Namibia and strengthen cooperation in the process of industrialization. The two sides committed to encourage enterprises operating in Namibia to strengthen local procurement, create more employment opportunities for Namibian nationals, and contribute to skills transfer and human resource development. Both sides are committed to providing a stable, fair and secure business environment for enterprises of the two countries. The two sides agreed to deepen exchanges and cooperation on security under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, and strengthen protection of the safety and legitimate rights and interests of each other’s citizens, institutions and projects within their territories.
8. The two sides committed to explore opportunities to deepen cooperation in such areas as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, smart infrastructure, telecommunications and innovation ecosystems, with a view to supporting Namibia’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy.
9. The two sides commended the guiding role played by the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing high-quality cooperation between China and Africa. The two sides committed to implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and the six propositions on modernization, and take appropriate steps towards the implementation of the ten partnership actions in order to derive more concrete benefit for Namibia.
10. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China supports the implementation of the Agenda 2063 of the African Union. The two sides recognized the importance of aligning bilateral cooperation with continental and global development priorities. China welcomes Namibia to actively consider joining the Group of Friends of GDI.
III. Security Cooperation
1. Both sides reiterated their commitment to the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and abiding by the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter. Both sides reiterated that international peace and security should be maintained through dialogue, mediation, and peaceful resolution of disputes. In this regard, both sides acknowledged the existing recognized global dispute resolution mechanisms, within the multilateral context, such as the United Nations, and pledged to support their mandates.
2. Namibia commended President Xi Jinping’s four propositions on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, as well as his three observations on China and Africa joining hands to address the spillover challenges of the Middle East situation. The two sides call on relevant parties to stay committed to peaceful solutions, resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation, and bring peace and stability back to the Middle East region.
3. The two sides expressed their readiness to further intensify exchanges at all levels in the field of peace and security, and deepen strategic communication and experience sharing. The two sides will strengthen cooperation in such areas as personnel training, defence industry, and joint exercises and training, so as to jointly enhance the capacity of security governance and contribute to maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond.
IV. People-to-People Exchange
1. The two sides emphasized that all sides should respect the diversity of civilizations across the world, uphold the common values of humanity, strengthen inter-civilizational exchanges, and champion equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness between civilizations, in a pursuit of progress of human civilization. Taking the opportunity of the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges in 2026, the two sides are ready to deepen communication and cooperation and forge a closer bond between the peoples.
2. The two sides appreciated the cooperation in areas such as culture, tourism, education, public health, women, youth, media and sports, and will continue to leverage the role of friendship group in legislatures, friendship societies and other platforms to enhance exchanges between the peoples.
3. The two sides committed to strengthen educational exchanges and cooperation and encourage greater cooperation between universities through cultural platforms such as the Confucius Institute. China committed to strengthen its cooperation with Namibia on human resources, capacity building and technical support through government scholarships and training opportunities for Namibians.
4. The two sides committed to deepen healthcare exchanges and cooperation in such forms as medical personnel training, disease control and health emergency response, and explore cooperation in the production of pharmaceuticals in Namibia. China will actively support Namibia in building its healthcare system and continue to send medical teams and strengthen cooperation with partner hospitals.
V. Global Governance
1. Namibia appreciated the GGI put forward by President Xi Jinping, to build a more just and equitable global governance system, as well as a community with a shared future for humanity. The two sides reaffirmed strong commitment to promoting greater unity and strength of the Global South, jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice, and maintaining solidarity and cooperation of the international community. Both sides will firmly uphold the U.N.-centered international system, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and practice true multilateralism. China welcomes Namibia to actively consider joining the Group of Friends of Global Governance and the International Organization for Mediation.
2. The two sides supported efforts aimed at reforming global governance institutions, including the reform of the United Nations Security Council, in order to enhance the representation and voice of developing countries particularly Africa, in international decision-making processes. In this regard, the two sides acknowledged the importance of comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council and reaffirmed support for increasing the representation of developing countries in global governance structures. Namibia supports the ongoing intergovernmental processes in the reform of the United Nations Security Council, and believes the Africa model addresses historic injustices. China supports making special arrangements on the United Nations Security Council reform to meet Africa’s aspiration as a priority.
3. The two sides reaffirmed their support for the Pact for the Future and efforts aimed at strengthening international cooperation to address global challenges, accelerate implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and improve the effectiveness of multilateral institutions.
The two sides applauded the successful visit of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to China, which both sides believe, holds great significance for the development of bilateral relations and the building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed heartfelt appreciation to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government and people for the warm hospitality extended to her during her visit, and invited President Xi Jinping to visit Namibia at a convenient time.
After the talks, the two Heads of State witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents.
Chinese premier meets Namibian president in Beijing
BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing on Thursday.
Noting that Namibia is an important partner of China in Africa, Li said China is willing to work with Namibia to carry forward traditional friendship, firmly support each other’s core interests and major concerns, and promote mutually beneficial cooperation, in order to advance the modernization of the two countries.
Li called on both sides to enhance alignment of development strategies, expand the scale of bilateral trade, and strengthen cooperation in infrastructure construction, mining, oil and gas, new energy, and other fields. China stands ready to import more high-quality agricultural and fishery products from Namibia, support capable Chinese enterprises to invest in Namibia, and encourage Namibia to fully leverage China’s zero-tariff and other policies to expand exports to China, Li added.
The two sides should deepen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as tourism, health, education, science and technology, and youth, said Li, adding that China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Namibia under mechanisms such as the United Nations and work with all parties to promote true multilateralism, implement the four major global initiatives proposed by China, advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is on a state visit to China, said the Namibian side always remembers the valuable assistance China provided to Namibia in its pursuit of national independence and development.
Noting that the current momentum in bilateral ties is strong, she said Namibia firmly adheres to the one-China principle and looks forward to working with China to achieve more in the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Namibia and China and to better benefit the two peoples.
Namibia attaches great importance to China’s important role and influence in international affairs and is willing to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination with China to promote regional peace, stability and development, said Nandi-Ndaitwah.
