Dear Mr. Nghipundjua, Acting Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services,

Dr. Nelago Amagulu, Medical Superintendent of Intermediate Hospital Katutura,

Members of the Rotating Working Group and Medical Teams,

Friends from the media,

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good afternoon.

I am delighted to attend the rotating ceremony for the 15th and 16th Chinese Medical Teams in Namibia. First, I would like to thank the Ministry of Health and Social Services and Intermediate Hospital Katutura for their strong support for the work of the Chinese Medical Teams, ever since 1996.

As we are farewelling the 15th Medical Team, I wish to commend them for their excellent service over the past 18 months led by Dr. Li Bangwei. Their professional work has been highly recognized and well received by the Namibian people who have benefited from their medical treatment.

While we find it difficult to say goodbye to the outgoing 15th Medical Team, we are certainly happy to welcome the newly arrived 16th Medical Team led by Dr. Huang Qin. I hope and believe that they will carry the torch on and continue to serve the Namibian people with superb professionalism. And they will for sure enjoy our strong support.

At the recently concluded 2024 Summit of the forum on China-Africa cooperation, or the FOCAC, President Xi announced ten partnership actions for modernization, one of which is the Partnership Action for Health. As President Xi stated, China will continue to support Africa in strengthening medical infrastructure construction, providing medical training for Africa, carrying out joint medical research, sending Chinese Medical Team to Africa, and helping Africa improve its public health capabilities.

I am sure China-Namibia health cooperation will be deepened in the years to come. The Chinese Embassy in Namibia will continue to facilitate the friendly exchanges and practical cooperation in the field of healthcare between the two countries.

Thank you!