In a reaffirmation of the longstanding ties between Namibia and the People’s Republic of China, Ambassador Zhao Weiping, the Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Amb. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia. The high-level meeting signals a renewed commitment to deepening diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people relations between the two nations.
During the courtesy call, both parties expressed satisfaction with the continued strength of the Namibia-China relationship, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect, development cooperation, and shared strategic priorities. Ambassador Zhao congratulated Minister Ashipala-Musavyi on her new appointment and reiterated China’s willingness to support Namibia in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and technology transfer.
Ashipala-Musavyi in turn, acknowledged China’s unwavering support for Namibia’s development agenda and commended the strong foundation of friendship built over the past decades. She reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation under bilateral and multilateral frameworks, including FOCAC and BRI.
Minister Ashipala-Musavyi said the Namibian side appreciates that President Xi Jinping assigned special envoy to attend the inauguration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and thanked China for its long-term support for Namibia’s economic and social development.
Ambassador Zhao’s visit comes at a crucial time as China continues to increase its engagement with African nations through partnerships focused on infrastructure, industrialization, green energy, and sustainable development. Namibia, with its strategic location and stable governance, remains a key partner in Southern Africa for China’s broader engagement with the continent.
