The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has signed an agreement with China's General Administration of Customs to enhance cooperation in customs operations between the two countries.

This Memorandum of Understanding focuses on closer collaboration in areas such as enforcement, information sharing, and training, with the objective of streamlining customs processes and supporting legal trade between Namibia and China. 

NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute emphasized that the agreement is founded on mutual trust and long-standing diplomatic relations, which will help drive trade and economic growth. 

"NamRA and the General Administration of China Customs both aim to facilitate legitimate trade. Therefore, it is essential for us to support our traders and nations through a memorandum of understanding that promotes cooperation and partnership between our institutions. This collaboration is key to the economic development of our countries. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency's merchandise trade statistics bulletin for March 2025, China is among Namibia's top five export markets, contributing 23.3% of total exports, second only to South Africa, which contributed 25.5%. In terms of imports, China is also Namibia's second-largest partner, accounting for 10.4%, with South Africa leading at 38.6%. 

In conclusion, today marks a significant milestone as we sign this memorandum of understanding, laying the groundwork for enhanced collaboration and shared expertise.

The relationship between NamRA and China Customs is established on a foundation of trust, cooperation, and respect, and I am confident that this partnership will further strengthen the trade ties between our countries."