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Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India signs 4 pacts with Namibia on energy, health
Windhoek: India and Namibia on Wednesday signed four agreements to bolster bilateral cooperation in several areas, including energy and healthcare, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Modi, who arrived here from Brazil on the final leg of his five-nation tour, held delegation-level talks with Nandi-Ndaitwah at the State House here. After the talks, the two sides inked four agreements in a range of sectors, including health and medicine, biofuels and disaster resilient. Modi said India-Namibia relations will shine like a diamond while drawing a glittering parallel between the two nations' strengths in the diamond industry. Modi highlighted that India and Namibia have stood by each other since the time of their freedom struggle. "Namibia is one of the world's largest diamond producers and India has the largest diamond polishing industry, that too in my home state, Gujarat." 'I am confident that in the coming times our partnership will also shine like these diamonds,' Modi said. This is the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the third-ever by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. Modi, who is here at the invitation of President Nandi-Ndaitwah, has described Namibia as a 'valued and trusted partner' in Africa. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi received a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour at State House. He also received a 21-gun salute. There was also an announcement on the launching of digital payments system in Namibia later this year as an outcome of the signing of the UPI technology licensing agreement between NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) and Bank of Namibia in April last year. Namibia has also joined the India-backed CDRI (Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure) and the Global Biofuels Alliance. CDRI is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks. It includes national governments, international organizations, and the private sector. During the delegation-level talks, the two leaders reviewed the full range of India-Namibia relations. 'Cooperation in areas such as digital technology, defence, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and critical minerals figured prominently in our discussions,' Modi said in a post on social media after the meeting. Prime Minister Modi remembered Nujoma as a visionary leader who devoted his life to the struggle for Namibia's independence. 'As the first President of free Namibia, Nujoma made inspiring contribution to the country's nation-making. His legacy continues to inspire people across the world,' the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We are part of Global South, our people share hope and dreams": PM Modi in Namibia Parliament
Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): India and Namibia have much in common as both countries fought colonial rule, value dignity and freedom and are part of the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday and recalled that people of India stood proudly with Namibia during its liberation struggle. Addressing the Joint session of the Namibian Parliament, PM Modi said the Constitutions of the two countries guide people to uphold equality, liberty, and justice. 'It is a great privilege to address this august house, a temple of democracy. I thank you for giving me this honour. I stand before you as a representative of the Mother of Democracy, and I bring with me warm greetings from 1.4 billion people of India,' he said. 'India and Namibia have much in common. We both fought colonial rule. We both value dignity and freedom. Our constitution guides us to uphold equality, liberty and justice. We are part of the Global South, and our people share hope and dreams,' he added. PM Modi said he is deeply honoured to receive the highest civilian award of Namibia as a symbol of the friendship between the people of the two countries. 'Like the tough and elegant plants of Namibia, our friendship has stood the test of time. And, just like your national plant, Welwitschia Mirabilis, it only grows stronger with age and time,' he said. He said it is the power of the Constitution of India that the daughter of a poor tribal family is the President of the world's largest democracy, and it is the power of the same Constitution that gave a person like him, born in a poor family, the opportunity to become Prime Minister thrice. 'A few months ago, you celebrated a historic moment: Namibia elected its first woman president. We understand and share your pride and joy because in India, we also proudly say Madam President,' he said. Earlier, PM Modi met Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the State House in Windhoek. A visit from India to Namibia at the level of the Prime Minister took place after 27 years. This was also the first bilateral State Visit that President Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted after taking over office in March this year. Prime Minister congratulated President Nandi-Ndaitwah on being elected the Head of State of Namibia. The two leaders held discussions on further strengthening bilateral ties, including in the areas of defence, maritime security, digital technology and UPI, agriculture, health and pharma, energy and critical minerals. (ANI)
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India and Namibia sign two MOUs in fields of health and entrepreneurship
Windhoek: Following their discussions on further strengthening bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah witnessed the exchange of two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of health and entrepreneurship, in Windhoek on Wednesday. The MoU on setting up of an Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Namibia and another on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine came on the occasion of PM Modi's one-day State Visit to Namibia, the first at the level of Prime Minister after 27 years. In addition, it was announced that Namibia has joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and Global Biofuels Alliance. The African nation is also the first country to enter into a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology with the announcement on launching of Digital Payments system in Namibia later this year being an outcome of the signing of the UPI technology licensing agreement between NPCI and Bank of Namibia in April 2024. Earlier, on his arrival at the State House in Windhoek, PM Modi was warmly welcomed by President Nandi-Ndaitwah and accorded a ceremonial reception. This was also the first bilateral State Visit that President Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted after taking over office in March this year. As the two leaders recalled the proud history that underpins bilateral ties, Prime Minister Modi congratulated President Nandi-Ndaitwah on being elected the Head of State of Namibia. The Prime Minister also conveyed condolences on the passing away this year of the Founding Father of Namibia, Dr. Sam Nujoma. The two leaders then held discussions on further strengthening bilateral ties, including in the areas of defence, maritime security, digital technology & UPI, agriculture, health and pharma, energy and critical minerals. "Expressing satisfaction with the growth in bilateral trade, the leaders noted that full potential on this account was still to be tapped. In this regard, they called for discussions on India-SACU PTA to be expedited. The 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," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Prime Minister 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. He also shared the experience of India in using drones for agricultural purposes, a project which could bring value to Namibia. Inviting Namibia to join the International Big Cat Alliance, PM Modi thanked President Nandi-Ndaitwah for Namibia's support in the Cheetah conservation project in India. "The two leaders discussed global issues of mutual interests. The Prime Minister thanked Namibia for its strong support and solidarity extended to the people of India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. They agreed to strengthen the global fight against terrorism. They also committed to work together to amplify the voice of the Global South," the MEA noted. Later, President Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted a banquet in honour of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Modi also invited her to visit India at a mutually convenient time.
Hans India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi's visit to focus on trade, investment: Namibian Presidency
Windhoek: The Namibian Presidency has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Southwest African nation on July 9 will explore new avenues to enhance the bilateral collaborations between India and Namibia. Namibia will be the final leg of PM Modi's five-nation visit after Ghana (July 2-3), Trinidad and Tobago (July 3-4), Argentina (July 4-5) and Brazil (July 5-8). It will be the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia, and the third-ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia. It is also the first bilateral State Visit that Nandi-Ndaitwah is hosting after taking over as the President of Namibia in March. "Driven by a common desire to deepen bilateral relations between the two nations, the leaders will witness the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements, including those in trade and investment, the environment, education, health, and ICT," state run Namibian Broadcasting Corporation(NBC) quoted Alfredo Hengari, the Press Secretary of Namibia as saying on Monday (local time). According to Hengari, PM Modi's programme includes an address to a joint session of Parliament and a visit to Heroes' Acre in the Namibian capital, Windhoek, the war memorial of the country. The Namibian Press Secretary stated that PM Modi and President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will exchange views on global issues of mutual concern. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi's forthcoming visit to Namibia, the first since Namibian President Nandi-Ndaitwah assumed office, is a significant step towards renewing the bilateral ties and deepening economic engagement between both nations. PM Modi's July 9 visit, happening so early in the Namibian President's tenure, would be very useful in renewing the relationship, besides deepening economic engagement, the MEA stated. The MEA said that during his visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with President Nandi-Ndaitwah and also pay homage to the Founding Father and first President of Namibia, Late Dr. Sam Nujoma. India and Namibia have strong historical linkages, with New Delhi recognising the South West African country much before it attained independence in 1990. Both nations enjoy a very warm relationship and share a wide range of areas for cooperation, including in the domains of environment and biodiversity, trade and investments, mining, diamond processing, energy, healthcare, defence, agriculture, capacity building and education. PM Modi's visit is expected to further deepen and strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India and Namibia to deepen bilateral ties, economic cooperation during PM Modi's visit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Namibia, the first since Namibian President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah assumed office, is a significant step towards renewing the bilateral ties and deepening economic engagement between both nations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday This will be the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia, and the third-ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia. This is also the first bilateral State Visit that Nandi-Ndaitwah is hosting after taking over as the President of Namibia in March. PM Modi's July 9 visit, happening so early in the Namibian leader's tenure, would be very useful in renewing the relationship besides deepening economic engagement, the MEA stated. Namibia will be the final leg of PM Modi's five-nation visit after Ghana (July 2-3), Trinidad and Tobago (July 3-4), Argentina (July 4-5) and Brazil (July 5-8). During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks with President Nandi-Ndaitwah and also pay homage to the Founding Father and first President of Namibia, Late Dr. Sam Nujoma. He is also expected to deliver an address at the Parliament of Namibia. "The bilateral relations are wide-ranging. The trade is $600 million, marginally in favour of India. The investments are $800 million, mostly in mineral resources like zinc and diamond processing," said the MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi while addressing a press briefing in New Delhi on Monday. India and Namibia have strong historical linkages with New Delhi recognising the South West African country much before it attained independence in 1990. India raised the matter of Namibia, formerly known as 'South West Africa', at the first United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1946. India also allowed Namibia to establish its first-ever diplomatic mission in 1986 in New Delhi. The MEA highlighted that India had taken a few cheetahs from Namibia and relocated them to the Kuno National Park, adding that the phase has been very successfully implemented. Additionally, the Unified Payments interoperability technology agreement, an important part in the development of the relationship, has been signed between the Central Bank of Namibia and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and will be taken forward during PM Modi's visit. "Namibia is rich in natural resources and minerals. It has natural resources of uranium, copper, cobalt, rare earths in large numbers, lithium, graphite, tantalum, all these are of interest to us. In recent times Namibia has also discovered new oil fields. There will be broad understanding on partnership for hydrocarbons. Namibia is also keen to engage with India in agriculture and pharma," Secretary Ravi stated. The visit of the Prime Minister, he said, is a reiteration of India's multi-faceted and deep-rooted historical ties with Namibia. India and Namibia enjoy a very warm relationship and share a wide range of areas for cooperation, including in the domains of environment and biodiversity, trade and investments, mining, diamond processing, energy, healthcare, defence, agriculture, capacity building and education. PM Modi's visit is expected to further deepen and strengthen bilateral relations between two vibrant democracies.
