Dialogue, not dominance, is critical for an equal future: PM

India-Namibia Relations: A New Dimension

• India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the importance of partnership and dialogue in a future defined by partnership and dialogue.

• He emphasizes that Africa should not just be a raw material source but a leader in value creation and sustainable growth.

• India is ready to expand its cooperation with Africa in defence and security, valuing shared growth and purpose.

• Modi highlights the strong historical and cultural ties between India and Namibia, highlighting India’s cheetah reintroduction program and readiness to supply Namibia with a radiotherapy machine.

• The bilateral trade has crossed $800 million, and the Prime Minister was awarded Namibia’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’.

• The meeting focuses on bolstering bilateral cooperation in areas such as digital technology, defence, security, agriculture, healthcare, education, and critical minerals.

• India and Namibia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on setting up an Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Namibia and pacts on cooperation in health and medicine.