The first session of the joint ministerial commission between Namibia and India ended on Monday, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, saying the event has strengthened the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Nandi-Ndaitwah and India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, concluded the session with the signing of the agreed minutes in Windhoek.

The deputy prime minister said they revisited crucial matters affecting the development of Namibia and India. The areas of cooperation, among others, include economic and infrastructure development, health, education and training, energy, cyber security, finance, and agriculture.

“We have agreed that the two governments have a responsibility to redouble efforts to promote closer cooperation in the areas we have identified as critical. We have also agreed to enhance coordination between the various line ministries of our two countries to ensure full implementation of the agreed minutes,” said Nandi-Ndaitwah.

She added that the time has arrived to turn the cooperation that exists between the two countries into a potent instrument of development and progress.

On his part, Jaishankar said the session has taken the bilateral ties between the two countries to greater heights.

“As a result of our joint session today, I certainly leave with a clearer picture of the possibilities before us. This includes closer cooperation in wildlife relocation and conservation, and digital delivery of public goods,” he said.

Jaishankar added that his government has also agreed to provide forensic equipment to

Source: The Namibian Press Agency