Windhoek – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah today welcomed Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko to State House for the second session of the Namibia–Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC), a platform established to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Over the past week, ministers and officials from Namibia and Botswana reviewed progress and explored new areas of collaboration in trade, transport, agriculture, energy, education, and security. Key developments discussed include the Trans-Kalahari Railway, the One-Stop Border Post, 24-hour border operations using national ID cards, and continued livestock protection efforts through the Botswana Vaccine Institute.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the meeting reflects the strong friendship and shared vision between the two nations, grounded in history, mutual respect, and a commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity. She called for turning political ties into economic opportunities that create jobs and empower young people and women, while also reiterating Namibia’s support for peace across Africa and lifting sanctions on Zimbabwe and Cuba. The President also congratulated Botswana on winning gold in the 4x400m men’s relay at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
During the session, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and an agreement were signed to further deepen collaboration. These cover cooperation in corrections and prisons, energy resources, police work, employment and labour, health, cultural exchange, science, technology and innovation, and the employment of spouses and dependants of diplomatic and consular staff.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Boko co-chaired the session.
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