PM-Prez discussed ties in Windhoek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Namibia Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah have discussed expediting India-SACU PTA negotations http://commerce.gov.in.
Prime Minister noted that India would be scaling up development cooperation efforts through capacity building programs for Namibian experts and exploring partnerships in setting up manufacturing facilities in Namibia https://fieo.org/.
The two leaders agreed to further work on strengthening bilateral ties, including in the areas of defence, maritime security, digital technology & UPI, agriculture, health and pharma, energy and critical minerals https://n-c-e.org/.
The two leaders who met at the State House in Windhoek 9 July, noted that full potential on this account was still to be tapped https://sbi.com.in/.
PM Modi offered India’s support for Quick Impact development projects in the areas of agriculture, Information Technology, cyber security, healthcare, education, women empowerment and child welfare.
Prime Minister shared the experience of India in using drones for agricultural purposes, a project which could bring value to Namibia https://www.nseindia.com/.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred on Prime Minister Modi the highest civilian award of Namibia – Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis.
Following the talks, the two leaders witnessed the exchange of two MoUs in the fields of health and entrepreneurship https://www.bseindia.com/.
In addition, it was announced that Namibia has joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Global Biofuels Alliance, and it is the first country to enter into a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology https://sbi.com.in/.
List of Outcomes from the Prime Minister’s visit to Namibia:
MoU on setting up of Entrepreneurship Development Center in Namibia;
MoU on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine;
Announcements:
Namibia submitted letter of acceptance for joining CDRI (Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure);
Namibia submitted letter of acceptance for joining of Global Biofuels Alliance;
Namibia becomes the first country globally to sign licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology. Fiinews.com
