Namibia and Russia have identified mining, uranium and energy as priority areas for expanded bilateral cooperation following high-level talks held in Moscow on Wednesday.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said discussions focused on geological exploration and the extraction and processing of mineral resources, including uranium.
“We see strong potential for cooperation in geological exploration and in the extraction and processing of mineral resources, including uranium, as well as in energy, the agro-industrial complex and fisheries,” Lavrov said.
Lavrov highlighted the long-standing cooperation in education and skills development, noting that thousands of Namibians have received training in Russia and the former Soviet Union, a practice he said continues today.
Namibia’s international relations and trade minister, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, described relations between the two countries as historical and strategic.
“The potential for cooperation between our two countries is vast,” Ashipala-Musavyi said.
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