President Cyril Ramaphosa will co-chair the fourth Session of the South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Pretoria on Friday.
The Session underscores the strong strategic partnership between South Africa and Namibia, and their shared commitment to deepening cooperation for the benefit of both nations.
The Presidency says Namibia is one of South Africa’s strategic partners, with bilateral relations conducted through the Bi-National Commission.
The two countries maintain strong bilateral relations based on a shared history of solidarity during the struggle against colonialism and apartheid.
The BNC will include the SA-Namibia Business Forum under the theme, “Driving Regional Industrialisation, Investment and Sustainable Growth Through Strategic South Africa–Namibia Partnerships.”
Since its establishment in 2013, three BNC Sessions have been convened. The Session will also allow government, and business representatives discuss efforts to bolster trade and investment.
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says, “Namibia’s political stability and close ties with South Africa position it as a key strategic partner within the SADC region, the African Union, as well as on the global stage. The two countries share aligned views on advancing the political and economic integration of the African continent.”
