India and Namibia recently conducted the fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing cooperation in crucial sectors such as health, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), agriculture, defense, and critical minerals. The meeting was co-chaired by Janesh Kain from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Ambassador Charles Josob from Namibia’s Ministry of International Relations and Trade. Discussions included various aspects of bilateral relations like trade, investment, education, defense, and cultural exchanges.
The officials from both countries engaged in a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of India-Namibia relations, emphasizing areas of mutual interest such as trade, investment, health, education, defense, and infrastructure development. They also discussed the progress made following recent high-level exchanges and explored ways to further enhance cooperation across different sectors. The next round of Foreign Office Consultations is set to take place in Windhoek at a convenient date agreed upon by both nations.
During a State Visit to Namibia in July last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah deliberated on strengthening bilateral ties in defense, maritime security, digital technology, agriculture, health, energy, and critical minerals. The leaders also addressed global issues of common concern, emphasizing the need to bolster the global fight against terrorism and amplify the voice of the Global South. PM Modi was honored with Namibia’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis,’ during this significant visit.
