Windhoek: Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, on Wednesday launched the ministry’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025-2030), describing it as a transformative roadmap to strengthening Namibia’s foreign policy, trade, and international cooperation.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Ashipala-Musavyi at the launch in Windhoek said the plan reflects Namibia’s commitment to navigating a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by shifting geopolitical alliances, digital transformation, and regional integration. ‘This strategic plan is a commitment to action. It positions Namibia to respond to global challenges while advancing our national interests through diplomacy, trade, and investment,’ said Ashipala-Musavyi.
She highlighted that the plan aligns with Vision 2030, NDP6, the Swapo Party manifesto, and international frameworks such as the AU Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It also coincides with the final phase of Vision 2030, making its implementation ‘critical’ to achieving long-term national aspirations.
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu praised the plan as a blueprint for measurable progress and called for accountability and excellence in the execution. ‘We reaffirmed a shared vision and embraced a forward-looking plan that calls on every officer of the ministry to rise to the occasion,’ said Matundu.
Ashipala-Musavyi called on all Namibians and stakeholders to support the plan’s implementation, noting that every citizen has a role to play in advancing Namibia’s global presence. ‘This launch is more than a ceremony; it is a call to collective action,’ she said.
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade’s Executive Director, Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, echoed the minister’s sentiments, emphasising the importance of partnerships and stakeholder engagement. ‘The implementation of this plan will depend on collaborative efforts across government, the private sector, civil society, and the Namibian diaspora,’ said Nghipondoka-Robiati.