Namibia and the Republic of Congo have signed bilateral agreements aimed at recreating the African narrative through the realisation of the African Union Agenda 2063.
Speaking at the 62nd independence celebration of Congo here Monday night, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Jenelly Matundu said the bilateral agreements present both countries with a unique opportunity to recreate the African narrative through strengthening the region’s population as well as harness the creativity of citizens through a set of clear social, economic and political goals.
She noted that the mutual agreements include areas of infrastructure, Paradiplomacy, health, agriculture, defence and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to aid in the pursuit of the country’s industrialisation by the year 2030.
Matundu said Agenda 2063 is a programme of social, economic and political rejuvenation linking the past, present and future in order to create a new generation of Pan-Africanists.
“The two countries enjoy a mutual friendship that existed when Congo supported the liberation struggle of the people of Namibia through Swapo. The strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between our countries and peoples will continue to be strengthened for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” she affirmed.
At the same event Congo Ambassador to Namibia, Lauria Ngayino said as Congo celebrates its 62nd independence it reaffirms its mutual friendship with Namibia, especially given the current economic situation in the region which calls for joint cooperation towards achieving Agenda 2063.
She revealed that Congo further wishes to strengthen its ties with Namibia through commercial exchanges and cooperation at the level of local authorities such as the two capital cities of Brazzaville and Windhoek.
Equally, to venture into partnerships between the port of Pointe-Noire and the port of Walvis Bay; defence forces in the form of military cooperation; fossil fuels and energy production sector as well as the academic sector between Marien Ngouabi University and the University of Namibia.
Source: The Namibian Press Agency
