Mozambican President Daniel Chapo welcomed Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, recently sworn in in March 2025, to Maputo for an official visit focused on strengthening economic relations between the two countries. This meeting is part of the Namibian Head of State’s regional tour, intended to establish initial official contact with Southern African leaders.
Objectives and Areas of Cooperation
The two heads of state, elected in November 2024, reaffirmed the strength of diplomatic and political relations between their countries, while emphasizing the need to transform these ties into concrete economic partnerships. Discussions focused on several priority areas:
- Intensification of trade
- Improvement of cross-border trade
- Promotion of key sectors: agriculture, fisheries, logistics
The Mozambican and Namibian governments committed to launching new initiatives to strengthen economic resilience and create sustainable jobs. They also expressed their willingness to increase cooperation to improve the living conditions of the populations.
Context and Perspectives
Historically, Mozambique and Namibia have maintained relations in the areas of trade, energy, and maritime security. However, economic integration remains below expectations, hence the stated desire to accelerate efforts in infrastructure, investment, and private sector mobilization.
Mozambique, under President Daniel Chapo, is placing energy at the heart of its growth strategy for the coming years, with ambitions for economic diversification and energy infrastructure development. This focus could open up new opportunities for cooperation with Namibia, particularly in the areas of energy trade and regional logistics.
Conclusion
The Maputo Summit marks an important step towards a strengthened economic partnership between Mozambique and Namibia, with a shared desire to transform political proximity into tangible economic benefits for both nations and their populations.
