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Namibia and Botswana are set to significantly expand their economic and development cooperation, finalizing eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and agreements on Friday. The instruments, covering key sectors from energy to mining, were revealed at the close of the ministerial segment of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek on Thursday.
The two southern African nations reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening cooperation in strategic areas, including trade, energy, transport, agriculture, health, education, and defense and security.
Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, Dr. Phenyo Butale, highlighted the success of the talks. “It is indeed pleasing to know that we have addressed a number of pertinent issues that have been on the table for some time. Also encouraging is that we will be signing eight MOUs and agreements in the fields of science and technology, energy, mining, and corrections and prisons, which will further broaden our areas of collaboration,” he said.
Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, emphasized the economic benefits. “The signing of the new bilateral instruments that my co-chair has alluded to will actually expand the scope of our cooperation significantly. These agreements will also enhance cross-border trade and promote job creation, strengthening human capital development priorities at the heart of our national development agendas.”
Both ministers expressed strong confidence that the outcomes of the BNC are vital not only for strengthening the bilateral partnership but also for advancing sustainable development, improving the livelihoods of their people, and contributing meaningfully toward the broader goal of regional integration in Southern Africa.
