Namibia and China Reaffirm Bilateral Cooperation

Namibia and China Reaffirm Bilateral Cooperation. The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Namibia, H.E. Zhao Weiping, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Honourable Jenelly Matundu, on Friday, 19 September 2025.

The engagement highlighted the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Namibia and China, which has developed steadily over the years. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with discussions centred on enhancing collaboration across priority sectors.

The meeting also reflected the shared interest of the two countries in expanding opportunities for mutual growth. Namibia continues to view China as a strategic partner in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, skills transfer, and investment, while China has consistently expressed support for Namibia’s socio-economic advancement.

Speaking after the engagement, officials noted that the visit provided an opportunity to review existing frameworks of cooperation and explore new avenues of collaboration. The dialogue reinforced Namibia’s broader foreign policy objective of maintaining strong diplomatic and economic partnerships with countries that contribute to its development agenda.

China remains one of Namibia’s key trading partners, with ongoing cooperation in sectors ranging from energy to education. The courtesy visit by Ambassador Zhao Weiping was described as a reflection of the importance both governments place on sustaining momentum in their bilateral relationship.

As Namibia continues to strengthen international partnerships, engagements such as this underscore the value of diplomacy in advancing shared objectives. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade reaffirmed its readiness to continue working closely with China to deepen cooperation in ways that benefit both nations.