Namibia is looking to explore Kenya's successful dairy cow feeding system, particularly the zero-grazing model, as part of efforts to strengthen food security, boost local milk production and promote mixed agriculture.

This is 54-year-old Suzan Nungira, an avocado farmer from Goudiguri, Kenya.

Strategically positioned, Namibia and Kenya can deepen economic cooperation and build stronger business partnerships to drive industrial growth, regional trade, and sustainable development.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on African countries to strengthen economic cooperation and reduce dependence on external markets, saying Africa must take greater control over its own development and industrialisation.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi highlighted the blue economy as key to growth, urging shared sustainability efforts in Namibia’s aquatic-rich environment.

Namibia has called for continued climate financing and stronger cooperation with the Green Climate Fund to strengthen resilience against climate change and recurring droughts.

Kenyan President William Ruto called for urgent reforms to the global financial system, saying the current international financial architecture remains structurally unequal and continues to place disproportionate constraints on African countries seeking access to concessional financing or developing infrastructure.<

Leaders at the Africa Forward Summit have called for greater inclusion of Africa in global financial and governance institutions, stressing the need for reforms that support the continent's development ambitions.

Namibia has reiterated its support for Africa's common position on reforming the United Nations Security Council, calling for two permanent and five non-permanent African seats and the abolition of the veto power. 

If the veto is retained, Namibia insists it should be extended to all Council members. 

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on French businesses to invest in Namibia, pointing out the country's growing economic opportunities and commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations with France.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, said Namibia and France continue to strengthen their diplomatic and economic relations, noting that the two countries cooperate through diplomatic missions and growing business engagements.