Namibia seeks stronger business ties with Russia
President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for joint ventures and technology transfer at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged stronger business-to-business partnerships with Russia to boost investment and economic benefits. Speaking at the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Thursday, she called for joint ventures, technology transfer, and skills development to move beyond political ties into tangible economic outcomes.
The President stated that Namibia seeks partnerships to expand local production, promote value addition, and strengthen regional value chains, particularly in agriculture, energy, industry, and technology. She emphasized that historical solidarity should form the basis for a more dynamic partnership focused on practical results like industrialisation and local value addition.
Namibia also seeks cooperation in modern farming technologies, improved market access, and climate-resilient agriculture, including livestock development and disease control. Enhanced veterinary cooperation and capacity-building are seen as essential, alongside efforts to close Africa’s water investment gap and implement the Namib Declaration.
Why it mattersNamibian businesses and the economy will benefit from new investment, technology transfer, and expanded production capacity through partnerships with Russia.