Namibia, Botswana agree to strengthen trade, infrastructure cooperation

Windhoek [Namibia], March 21: Namibia and Botswana on Friday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, infrastructure development and natural resource management following talks between their leaders in Windhoek, the Namibian capital.
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko for a one-day working visit, during which the two sides reviewed progress on existing agreements and discussed ways to deepen economic ties.
"We agreed that we should have regular consultations in order to assess progress to make sure that what we have agreed is being implemented in order to serve our people," Nandi-Ndaitwah said during the meeting.
In a statement, the Namibian Presidency said the two leaders also underscored the importance of strategic projects, such as the Trans-Kalahari Railway, and Namibia's ports, particularly Walvis Bay, in facilitating regional trade and improving connectivity.
Amid rising geopolitical tensions globally, both sides stressed the need for closer cooperation among neighboring countries to navigate an increasingly uncertain environment, the presidency added.
Source: Xinhua News Agency