Windhoek, Namibia – Namibia and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, as highlighted in a joint communiqué issued following a diplomatic and political consultations meeting between the two nations.
The meeting, held in Windhoek on September 10, 2024, brought together Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, and Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi.
During the consultations, the ministers discussed a wide range of issues, including trade, economic development, regional security, and international cooperation. They emphasized the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (TFTA) in promoting regional integration and economic growth.
The two countries agreed to hold the second session of their Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) in Namibia in 2025. They also expressed their support for each other’s candidates for various regional and international positions.
On regional and international matters, the ministers discussed the ongoing armed conflicts in Africa, the situation in Western Sahara and Palestine, and the need for United Nations Security Council reform. They also emphasized the importance of addressing climate change and its impacts on the continent.
Both countries reiterated their desire to continue strengthening their friendship, solidarity, and cooperation, based on the principles of mutual respect and understanding.
