Namibia and Belarus partner in advancing technology, science and finance
Namibia and Belarus have entered into an agreement to share information of financial, technological, training, educational and scientific capabilities.
The agreement was signed by the minister of international relations and cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and Belarus foreign minister Vladimir Makei signed the agreement at a meeting in Belarus.
A joint statement issued said the two ministers agreed to explore the possibilities of Belarus supplying fertilisers and agricultural equipment, and setting up a manufacturing or assembly plant for such equipment, through joint ventures with Namibian partners. They further agreed to exchange expertise in different areas.
In the field of education, the two countries agreed to facilitate direct cooperation between the Namibian Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation and the Belarus Ministry of Education as well as institutions of higher education.
In the area of mining, the two ministers agreed to encourage JSC ''BelAZ'' to establish direct contact with the Namibia Chamber of Mines. BelAZ is a Belarusian manufacturer of haulage and earthmoving equipment.
“The Belarusian side informed on the financial mechanisms in supporting international trade and investment and undertook to provide detailed information on this issue through diplomatic channels,” said the statement.
The two ministers also signed an agreement on political consultations between the ministries.
