Russia and Namibia agree to strengthen political and economic ties

Russia and Namibia have confirmed their intention to deepen political and diplomatic relations and expand trade and economic cooperation, per an announcement made following a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov and Minister of International Relations and Trade of Namibia Selma Ashipala-Musavyi on the sidelines of the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum. The Conference is being organized by the Roscongress Foundation on the Russian side.

“We see potential for increasing mutually beneficial cooperation and deepening political dialogue with Namibia,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation commented.

During the talks, the parties discussed further steps to strengthen friendly ties between the two countries, emphasizing their commitment to developing bilateral relations in politics, economics, trade, investment, and humanitarian affairs.

The Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum is taking place in Cairo on 19–20 December 2025.

Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federationю.

“We highly value the results of our joint work at the summit. I am sure the achieved results are creating a good foundation for further deepening the Russia-Africa partnership in the interests of our nations’ prosperity and wellbeing.”

President of the Russian Federation
Vladimir Putin

President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Abdelfattah ALSISI