Editorial: China and Namibia, Deepening a Historic Partnership
As A former Namibian ambassador to China, I am encouraged by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s official visit to China. In my view, it is one of the most significant foreign policy engagements since she assumed office. That it is her first official visit as president outside the African continent sends a powerful message about the strategic […] The post Editorial: China and Namibia, Deepening a Historic Partnership appeared first on The Namibian .
As A former Namibian ambassador to China, I am encouraged by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s official visit to China.
In my view, it is one of the most significant foreign policy engagements since she assumed office.
That it is her first official visit as president outside the African continent sends a powerful message about the strategic importance Swapo and Namibia attach to China.
It also reaffirms Namibia’s commitment to the One China Policy.
The president travelled to China in her dual capacity as Namibia’s president and president of Swapo.
It is equally significant that her visit coincided with the Communist Party of China’s 105th anniversary, underscoring enduring political ties between the two governing parties.
It should also be seen as a continuation of the strong relationship forged by founding president Sam Nujoma, and strengthened by every Namibian president.
I was particularly pleased the president began her visit in Guangzhou.
