Namibia and Botswana are set to sign eight memoranda of understanding in key sectors aimed at advancing sustainable development between the two countries on Friday.

This was revealed at the closing session of the ministerial segment held during the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission in Windhoek on Thursday. 

The two countries reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen cooperation in key strategic areas of trade, energy, transport, agriculture, health, education, and defence and security. 

"It is indeed pleasing to know that we have addressed a number of pertinent issues that have been on the table for some time. Also encouraging is that we will be signing eight MOUs and agreements in the fields of science and technology, energy, mining and corrections and prisons, which will further broaden our areas of collaboration," said Dr. Phenyo Butale, Botswana's Minister of International Relations.

Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, said that "The ministers have adopted key recommendations that will guide the work of our two governments in the years ahead, and the signing of the new bilateral instruments that my co-chair has alluded to will actually expand the scope of our cooperation significantly. These agreements will also enhance cross-border trade and promote job creation, strengthening human capital development priorities at the heart of our national development agendas."

The two ministers also expressed confidence in the outcomes of the BNC, saying it's not only vital to strengthening bilateral partnerships but also contributes meaningfully towards advancing sustainable development, improving the livelihood of their people and achieving the broader objectives of regional integration.