Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Namibian President Hage Geingob on Monday and conveyed the greeting of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, Jaishankar briefed Geingob on the productive Joint Commission meeting that was held earlier that day. The minister also affirmed India’s commitment to deepening the partnership between the two countries.
According to official sources, the two leaders discussed advancing bilateral ties in energy, green hydrogen, transport and connectivity, digital, pharmaceuticals, food security, science and technology, among others. Jaishankar also co-chaired the first Joint Commission of Cooperation between India and Namibia with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the country’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister.
In a tweet after the meeting, Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Geingob’s warm reception and thanked him for valuing the sentiments of the two countries’ relationship. The minister arrived in Namibia on June 4 for a three-day visit.
