The Minister of International Relations and Trade welcomed Chinese investors in a different range of agriculture-linked industries in Namibia.
Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made the call during the Investing in Africa and China Agriculture Production and Trade Cooperation Conference held in Changsha, China.
The Chinese government announced that it would allow products from 53 African countries, including Namibia, to access the Chinese market with zero tariffs.
The move is aimed at fostering economic growth and strengthening diplomatic relations between Africa and China.
The Minister of International Relations and Trade highlighted partnerships to tackle youth unemployment, trade inequalities and the development of Namibia's nuclear energy sector during her visit to China.
Namibia has been accorded an exhibition space within the permanent pavilion at the Pilot Free Trade Zone in the Changsha Area, Yahua Block, in China.
Namibia and China are looking to improve the way goods move between the two countries. The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cooperation in customs operations.
China has announced that it would impose 84-percent tariffs on goods it imports from the USA.
The new retaliatory tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 10, China’s Finance Ministry said.
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says the mutual visa exemption agreement between Namibia and China is strictly applicable to holders of diplomatic and official passports.
The Chinese Embassy in Namibia celebrated the Chinese New Year last night, earlier than the official date of January 28, as it falls on a working day.
China's Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, met with President Nangolo Mbumba and discussed ways to strengthen the two countries bilateral ties.
President Mbumba says China has become a significant partner for Namibia in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, and investment.
China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese CPC Central Committee arrived in Windhoek last night.
Minister Wang Yi is in Namibia for a three-day visit where he is expected to meet with President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
