**Summary:**
On July 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India addressed the Parliament of Namibia at the invitation of the Speaker of the National Assembly, H.E. Saara Kuugongelwa. The address, delivered during the Prime Minister's State Visit to Namibia, emphasized the historical ties and shared democratic values between India and Namibia. Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to Dr. Sam Nujoma, the founding father of Namibia, and commended the country's commitment to deepening democracy. He expressed gratitude for being awarded Namibia's highest national honor, viewing it as a recognition of both nations' democratic achievements. The Prime Minister advocated for enhanced cooperation between India and Namibia to advance the interests of the Global South, building upon India's commitment to Africa demonstrated during its G20 presidency, which resulted in the African Union becoming a permanent member. India pledged to share its development expertise with Namibia, focusing on capacity building, skills development, local innovation, and support for Africa's Agenda 2063. Prime Minister Modi concluded by calling for increased people-to-people interaction between the two countries to foster mutual prosperity.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who addressed the Namibian Parliament.
Namibian Parliament: The Parliament of Namibia, addressed by the Indian Prime Minister.
Namibia: A country in Africa.
Dr. Sam Nujoma: The founding father of Namibia.
African Union: An organization of African nations that became a permanent member of the G20 during India's presidency.
G20: A group of twenty of the world's major economies.
Africa's Agenda 2063: A strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the African continent.
Delhi: Location where the press release was issued.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister addresses the Namibian Parliament
Posted On: 09 JUL 2025 10:43PM by PIB Delhi
At the invitation of the Speaker of the National Assembly, H.E. Saara Kuugongelwa, Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi addressed today the Parliament of Namibia. This special gesture from the Namibian side made
Prime Minister’s State Visit to Namibia even more meaningful.
Addressing the Parliament, Prime Minister conveyed greetings from the "Mother of Democracy” and the
largest democracy in the world to the members of the august House and to the friendly people of Namibia.
Recalling the historic ties between the two countries and their shared struggle for freedom, Prime Minister
paid tribute to the legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma, the founding father of Namibia. He noted that the democratic
values and principles championed by the founding fathers of the two countries continue to illuminate the path
of progress in both countries. He lauded the role of the government and people of Namibia in deepening
democracy in the country.
Prime Minister thanked the people of Namibia for bestowing on him their highest national honor. He noted
that this special gesture was a tribute to the achievements of the Indian and Namibian democracies. As
sentinels of freedom, equality and justice, he called upon the two countries to work for the betterment of the
Global South, so that the voices of its people are not just heard, but their hopes and aspirations are fully
realized. He underlined that India will always work for the progress of Africa, as it had done during its
presidency of the G-20 when the African Union was made a permanent member of the group. He stated that
India was privileged to share its development experience with Namibia and other countries in the continent.
India remains committed to building capacity, developing skills, promoting local innovation and supporting
Africa’s Agenda 2063.
Prime Minister thanked the Speaker for the honor extended to him. He called for greater people-to-people
interaction between the two countries so that the two democracies ever prosper. "Let our children not only
inherit the freedom we fought for, but also the future we will build together.” – he said as he concluded his
address.
Addressing the Joint Session of the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia. https://t.co/DvfaaKDYVX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2025
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