The United States of America is moving to expand cooperation with Namibia in energy, mining, and infrastructure, following engagements led by the U.S. ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano, across Washington and Windhoek.

Ambassador Giordano's engagements form part of the U.S. efforts to position Namibia as a partner in supplying energy and mineral resources and in developing infrastructure linked to regional and global markets.

At the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Giordano met with U.S. government agencies and private sector leaders.

Discussions focused on investment in energy and supply chains and on support for infrastructure projects. 

Representatives from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the U.S.

Trade and Development Agency, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation took part in the engagements.

The ambassador said Namibia can support supply chains through energy production, mineral resources, and transport systems. 

Giordano addressed business leaders about Namibia's role in energy development in Southern Africa. 

He said the Port of Walvis Bay is developing as a logistics point linking the region to global markets. 

Giordano said infrastructure, equipment, and fuel movement are key to supporting trade and industrial activity.

The ambassador said cooperation between governments and the private sector can support systems that connect regions and support production and trade.

The U.S. government is working with Namibia through institutions such as the U.S. Development Finance Corporation to support projects linked to mineral development and infrastructure.