Windhoek, Namibia – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Namibia on July 9, marking the final leg of his five-nation diplomatic tour that included stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil. This historic visit will be PM Modi’s first to Namibia and the third ever by an Indian Prime Minister to the southern African nation.
According to a statement by the Namibian Presidency, the visit aims to deepen India-Namibia relations with a special emphasis on investment, commerce, and multilateral cooperation. It also marks the first bilateral state visit hosted by Namibia’s newly elected President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who took office in March.
Namibian presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari confirmed that both leaders will witness the signing of a series of bilateral agreements. These are expected to span key sectors including trade and investment, health, education, the environment, and information and communication technology (ICT).
“The agreements reflect a shared ambition to strengthen bilateral ties across multiple fronts,” Hengari told the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).
PM Modi’s itinerary includes a ceremonial welcome, a visit to Heroes’ Acre—Namibia’s national war memorial in Windhoek—and an address to a joint session of the Namibian Parliament. He is also scheduled to pay tribute to Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president and a significant figure in the country’s independence movement.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that the visit is a major step in revitalizing the long-standing ties between the two nations. “Prime Minister Modi’s visit comes at a crucial time and signals a strong intent to renew our historical and strategic relationship with Namibia,” the MEA said in a statement.
India and Namibia have shared diplomatic relations since before Namibia’s independence in 1990, when New Delhi supported the country’s liberation movement. Over the decades, the two countries have developed partnerships in mining, diamond processing, defense cooperation, agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, and capacity building.
With growing interest in green technology, biodiversity conservation, and digital innovation, the two governments are also expected to explore cooperation in these future-facing areas.
Analysts believe that this high-level engagement is set to unlock new economic opportunities and may pave the way for enhanced South-South cooperation on global platforms. PM Modi’s proactive outreach in Africa has been seen as part of India’s broader effort to position itself as a key player in the Global South.
As Namibia looks to diversify its partnerships, and India seeks strategic allies across the African continent, this visit is likely to set the stage for a deeper and more dynamic bilateral relationship in the years to come.
