Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with Namibia’s highest civilian award on Wednesday. Namibia President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Naditwah presented him the award.
The most ancient Velvitsachia Mirabilis is ordering Namibia’s highest civilian award.
The award was established in 1995, shortly thereafter, Namibia gained independence to achieve independence in 1990, to recognize the specific service and leadership.
In the name of Velvitsachia Mirabilis, a unique and ancient desert plant is a symbol of spatial, order flexibility, longevity and permanent feeling of namibian people.
It gives it the 27th award for PM Modi and the 4th Award in the ongoing tour.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed a hot ceremony in the fifth country Namibia on his five-state visit. He gave a formal welcome at the State House in Namibia. The Indian national anthem was played during this program.
Later, Prime Minister Modi gave a garland in the National War Memorial, ‘Heroes’ Acar, with 174 buried plots for national heroes, a white obbelisk against the AUAS Mountains.
PM Modi and President of Namibia, Dr. Netbo Nandi-Naditwah also reviewed the entire range of India-Namibia relations during the talks, which took place today.
Sharing the details in a post on X, PM Modi said that the discussion between India and Namibia was held on cooperation in areas such as digital technology, defense, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and important minerals.
PM Modi underlined that the discussions also saw how to promote linkage in trade, energy and petrochemicals. He thanked Namibia in the project cheetah for the help of Namibia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received by President Netumbo Nandi-Naditva at the State House in Windhok, Namibia, where the two leaders joined hands.
Earlier today, PM Modi arrived at Hoshe Kutako International Airport and was welcomed with a warm welcome, as he was welcomed by Namibian International Relations and Trade Minister, Selma Asipala-Musvi.
PM Modi also warmly congratulated the members of the diaspora, shaking hands, listening to his enthusiastic messages, and accepted the gifts and pictures presented by the community.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed pride in the diaspora and how he has maintained a relationship with his culture and traditions.
PM Modi said, “The Indian community in Namibia is very optimistic about the friendship of India-namibia, and it is reflected in special reception in Windhok. I am very proud of my migrants, especially they have maintained a relationship with their culture and traditions.”
India and Namibia share a historical relationship contained in India’s strong support for Namibia’s struggle for independence. India was one of the first advocates for Namibian independence, raised the issue at the United Nations in early 1946 and hosted the first overseas office of the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) in 1986.
Namibia is drew fresh international attention due to the abundant reserves of uranium, copper, cobalt, rare earth minerals and recent oil discoveries. The country is an important player in the global mining industry, who ranks as the world’s fourth largest producer of uranium oxide and also produces high quality diamonds and zinc.
Bilateral trade between India and Namibia reached USD 814 million in 2023-24, with Indian exports with accounting for more than half of this clan. Indian investment in Namibia is estimated to be around $ 800 million, mainly in the mining sector, including zinc and diamonds.
A remarkable example of the trust between the two countries is a successful translation of eight cheetahs in 2022 from Namibia to the Kuno National Park of India, marking the world’s first intercontinental transfer of a major carnivor species.
Countries are searching for opportunities to expand cooperation in mining, energy, health, agriculture and infrastructure. The interaction between India and Southern African Customs Association (SACU) for a preferential trade system, is running with Namibia as coordinator.
PM Modi reached Namibia after concluding his two -day state visit to Brazil, where he attended the 17th BRICS summit at Rio de Janeiro and held bilateral talks with President Luiz Insio Lula Da Silva in Bascilia.
Namibia is the last stop in the Prime Minister’s five-country visit, including visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Brazil. (AI)