On September 15, the Chinese Embassy in Namibia hosted a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. More than 300 guests attended the reception, including H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, 4th President of the Republic of Namibia, Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade, Hon. Phillipus Katamelo, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Emma Kantema, Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Ambassador Emilia Mkusa, Secretary to the Cabinet, Hon. Sophia Shaningwa, Secretary General of the SWAPO Party, Hon. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Governor of Khomas Region, as well as friends from various sectors, heads of diplomatic missions in Namibia, representatives of the Chinese community and Chinese enterprises.

In his remarks, Ambassador Zhao Weiping highlighted the remarkable achievements of Chinese modernization and its significant contribution to global economic growth and the improvement of global governance. He spoke highly of the traditional friendship between China and Namibia and the outcomes of President Ndaitwah’s state visit to China. He said that China stands ready to work with Namibia to fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and jointly build a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era.

Speaking on behalf of the Namibian Government, Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi spoke highly of the long-standing friendship between Namibia and China and welcomed China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries. She welcomed Chinese enterprises to invest in Namibia and said that Namibia stands ready to work with China to further consolidate political mutual trust, expand economic and trade cooperation, and achieve more practical outcomes in the development of bilateral relations.