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Namibia Angola Trade Energy Summit
Namibia and Angola prepare for trade, energy and border security talks next week.
In brief
Namibia and Angola prepare for trade, energy and border security talks next week. Namibia and Angola will discuss trade, investment, cross-border infrastructure, energy, water and security cooperation during their first joint commission meeting. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Namibia Angola Summit
Namibia and Angola will discuss trade, investment, cross-border infrastructure, energy, water and security cooperation next week.
First Joint Commission
The inaugural Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) will meet during president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit from Sunday to next Tuesday.
Key Discussion Areas
Key agenda items include agriculture, trade and investment, transboundary energy and water, transport, cross-border infrastructure, defence and security, and border management.
Bilateral Cooperation Review
The two governments will review progress in bilateral cooperation and address outstanding matters of mutual interest.
Business Forum
Ninety-five Namibian businesses have expressed interest in participating in the Angola-Namibia Business Forum on 19 October.
Preparation Timeline
A ministerial session will precede the summit on Sunday, while senior officials meet Thursday and Friday to prepare for discussions.
Presidential Activities
President Nandi-Ndaitwah will address Angola's National Assembly and visit the António Agostinho Neto Memorial Park.
Historical Context
The BNC follows a decision from the fifth joint commission of cooperation to elevate bilateral relations to a co-chaired mechanism.
The headline
Namibia and Angola will discuss trade, investment, cross-border infrastructure, energy, water and security cooperation during their first joint commission meeting.
