Windhoek: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday morning departed for Mozambique for bilateral talks with President Daniel Chapo. Speaking at the Eros Airport, Presidency spokesperson Alfredo Hengari stated that the visit aims to strengthen regional economic ties, focusing on boosting Namibia's role as a logistics hub and enhancing agricultural value chains.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the visit is part of a series of regional engagements undertaken by President Nandi-Ndaitwah to bolster economic partnerships. The Namibian president believes that stronger economic partnerships within the region are essential for positioning Namibia as a logistics hub and creating robust agricultural value chains, which are priorities for the current administration.

Hengari also mentioned that the Namibian Head of State would stress the importance of political cooperation with Mozambique, highlighting Namibia's commitment of resources to address the armed conflict in Cabo Delgado as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission. The emphasis will be on the significance of peace and security for regional integration and prosperity in the southern region.

Furthermore, Namibia and Mozambique manage their relations through a joint permanent commission on cooperation. The two leaders will work towards scheduling the next meeting of the commission, which will initially convene at the senior officials level, followed by a meeting of the heads of state. This commission is vital for coordinating efforts in fisheries, agriculture, and education, among other sectors.

Both President Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Chapo are dedicated to strengthening ties between their countries to benefit citizens. Hengari noted that Mozambique's progress in liquefied natural gas offers valuable lessons for Namibia in the area of natural resources.