Windhoek: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for New Delhi after concluding a historic visit to Namibia, the final leg of his five-nation tour, which also took him to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil.
In Namibia, Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging discussions with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah aimed at giving fresh momentum to India-Namibia bilateral relations.
The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, health, and capacity building.
Highlights from the visit to Namibia, an important development partner in Africa… pic.twitter.com/XPhmUMHMQI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2025
The visit was marked by the signing of two significant agreements: a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishing an Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Namibia, and another pact focusing on cooperation in health and medicine. These agreements are expected to contribute significantly to Namibia’s socio-economic growth and strengthen people-to-people ties.
Namibia also formally joined two India-led global initiatives, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuels Alliance, signaling closer cooperation on sustainable development and climate resilience.
Addressing a Joint Session of the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that Africa must move beyond being seen merely as a source of raw materials and instead emerge as a leader in value creation and sustainable development.
It was an honour to speak on India-Namibia friendship, our bond with Africa and India’s efforts for global good, during my address to the Namibian Parliament. pic.twitter.com/GQmB6CPDAX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2025
“India values Africa’s role in global affairs,” Modi said, adding that India and Africa must work together to create a future shaped not by power and dominance, but by partnership and dialogue.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of inclusive growth and called for enhanced collaboration between India and African nations in technology, innovation, and renewable energy.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred upon Prime Minister Modi Namibia’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’. Named after Namibia’s ancient desert plant known for its resilience and longevity, the award symbolizes the enduring spirit of the Namibian people and the robust ties between the two nations.
This marked Prime Minister Modi’s first-ever visit to Namibia and only the third time an Indian Prime Minister has visited the country. The visit is seen as part of India’s broader strategy to enhance South-South cooperation and build deeper partnerships with the Global South.
