President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held bilateral discussions with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg yesterday.

The Presidency says the meeting provided an opportunity for the two leaders to reaffirm the longstanding, fraternal relations between Namibia and South Africa, rooted in a shared history of liberation and strengthened through decades of cooperation and mutual support.

The statement says Namibia and South Africa continue to enjoy excellent bilateral relations, characterised by regular high-level engagement, strong political cooperation, and growing economic ties.

The two countries remain committed to advancing regional integration and development through platforms such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).

The leaders underscored the important role of the Namibia–South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in driving bilateral cooperation and in monitoring the implementation of agreed programmes and initiatives.

They further welcomed the broad scope of collaboration between the two countries, which is underpinned by more than 150 agreements and memoranda of understanding across various sectors, including trade, defence, education, infrastructure, energy, and diplomacy.

The two presidents also exchanged views on matters of regional, continental, and international importance and reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation for the benefit of the people of Namibia and South Africa.

The discussions formed part of Dr Nandi-Ndaitwah’s one-day working visit.