The President H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is scheduled to undertake a high-profile State Visit to China from 5 to 11 July, the presidency announced.
The week-long visit comes at the official invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and aims to solidify the long-standing bilateral ties between the two nations.
According to official statements, the diplomatic mission underscores the “Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership” between Namibia and China. The relationship remains anchored on mutual respect, solidarity, and shared economic aspirations.
The visit comes at a significant moment in the bilateral relationship as Namibia continues to pursue economic transformation through industrialisation, value addition, energy security, technology transfer, skills development and expanded investment.
It also follows the successful outcomes of the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit held in Beijing in September 2024, where both countries reaffirmed their commitment to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation.
During the visit, President Nandi-Ndaitwah will hold high-level bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping, the Premier of the State Council of China, senior leaders of the Communist Party of China, and provincial and municipal leaders in Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, Sichuan Province and Beijing.
The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in priority sectors, including trade and investment, mining and mineral beneficiation, manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, renewable energy, green hydrogen, infrastructure development, education and skills development, science and technology, digital innovation, public health, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
Regional, continental and international issues of mutual interest will also feature prominently during the engagements.
As part of the programme, President Nandi-Ndaitwah will visit leading Chinese manufacturing facilities, innovation centres and strategic industrial enterprises, including engagements with companies in the electronics, telecommunications, renewable energy and nuclear energy sectors.
These visits are intended to provide valuable insights into China’s industrial development while identifying opportunities for partnerships that support Namibia’s development priorities. The President will also participate in the Namibia–China High-Level Trade and Investment Conference, where Government leaders and business executives from both countries will explore new avenues for investment, industrial cooperation and expanded market access.
Business-to-business engagements, exhibitions showcasing Namibian products and investment opportunities, and networking sessions are expected to further strengthen commercial ties between the two countries.
Namibia and China continue to enjoy robust economic relations, with China remaining Namibia’s largest overall trading partner and the country’s second largest export destination and source of imports after South Africa. Bilateral trade reached a record N$40.64 billion in 2025, an increase of 10.3 percent from N$36.86 billion recorded in 2024. Namibia’s exports to China rose to N$22.72 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of N$4.80 billion, underscoring the growing importance of China as a strategic trading and investment partner. Chinese investment has also made a substantial contribution to Namibia’s economy, particularly in mining, manufacturing, infrastructure development and renewable energy.
These investments continue to support employment creation, revenue generation, and national development while contributing meaningfully to Namibia’s Gross Domestic Product.
The State Visit further provides an opportunity to advance cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative and the outcomes of FOCAC, including support for infrastructure development, housing, education, healthcare, water security, renewable energy and other strategic national development priorities.
