**Summary:**
On July 9, 2025, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with the President of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in Windhoek during a State Visit to Namibia. This visit marked the first Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia in 27 years and was President Nandi-Ndaitwah's first bilateral State Visit since assuming office in March.
Key discussion points included strengthening bilateral ties in defense, maritime security, digital technology (UPI), agriculture, health and pharmaceuticals, energy, and critical minerals. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the growth in bilateral trade but acknowledged untapped potential, calling for expedited discussions on the India-SACU PTA.
Prime Minister Modi indicated India's intention to scale up development cooperation through capacity building programs and explore partnerships for establishing manufacturing facilities in Namibia. India offered support for Quick Impact development projects in agriculture, IT, cyber security, healthcare, education, women's empowerment, and child welfare. India also shared its experiences in using drones for agricultural purposes.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Namibia for its support in the Cheetah conservation project and invited Namibia to join the International Big Cat Alliance. Discussions also covered global issues of mutual interest, with Prime Minister Modi thanking Namibia for its solidarity following the Pahalgam terror attack. Both leaders committed to strengthening the global fight against terrorism and amplifying the voice of the Global South.
Two MoUs were exchanged in the fields of health and entrepreneurship. Namibia also joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the Global Biofuels Alliance and is the first country to enter a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted a banquet in honor of Prime Minister Modi, who extended an invitation for her to visit India at a mutually convenient time.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
Namibia: A country in Southern Africa
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: President of Namibia
Windhoek: Capital of Namibia
IndiaSACU PTA: India Southern African Customs Union Preferential Trade Agreement
UPI: Unified Payments Interface, a real-time payment system in India
International Big Cat Alliance: An initiative to protect big cats
Global South: Refers to countries often characterized as developing or less industrialized
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister meets with the President of Namibia
Posted On: 09 JUL 2025 7:55PM by PIB Delhi
On the occasion of his State Visit to Namibia, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with the
President of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the State House in Windhoek. On arrival at the
State House, Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Nandi-Ndaitwah and accorded a ceremonial
reception. This visit from India to Namibia at the level of 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 recalled the proud history that underpins bilateral ties. Prime Minister conveyed condolences on
the passing away this year of the Founding Father of Namibia, Dr. Sam Nujoma. The two leaders 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. 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.
Prime Minister 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.
Prime Minister shared the experience of India in using drones for agricultural purposes, a project which could
bring value to Namibia.
Prime Minister thanked President Nandi-Ndaitwah for Namibia’s support in the Cheetah conservation project
in India. He also invited Namibia to join the International Big Cat Alliance.
The two leaders discussed global issues of mutual interests. 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.
Following the talks, the two leaders witnessed the exchange of two MoUs in the fields of health and
entrepreneurship. In addition, it was announced that Namibia has joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient
Infrastructure and Global Biofuels Alliance, and it is the first country to enter into a licensing agreement to
adopt UPI technology.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted a banquet in honour of Prime Minister. Prime Minister invited her to visit
India at a mutually convenient time.
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(Release ID: 2143512)