Namibian and Russian are working tirelessly to deepen trade, investment and technology areas, leveraging on the sound historical friendship.

Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, says Namibians in South Africa are not under any threat in the face of recent xenophobia attacks in the neighbouring country.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Africa Day is a reminder of Africa's journey towards freedom, unity and economic independence. 

At the commemoration of Africa Day held at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek.

The minister of Foreign Affairs from the Kyrgyz Republic and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs from the Philippines paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT).

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.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, commended the government for its collaboration with Angola to erect a memorial shrine in that country in remembrance of those who died in the Cassinga massacre.

International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has called on Chinese businesses to deepen trade ties by investing in value addition to Namibia’s natural resources. 

She made the remarks during a roundtable and networking engagement in Shenzhen, China. 

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, is set to strengthen bilateral cooperation with China during her visit there.

Ashipala-Musavyi is on a working visit from 11 to 18 April 2026.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, says the year 2026 began with challenges, including global geopolitical uncertainty and strained cooperation.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has reiterated Namibia's call for Africa to have permanent seats on the UN Security Council.

A permanent seat will allow African countries to have a voice and contribute to bringing lasting solutions to peace.