South Africa, Namibia reaffirm commitment to deeper economic cooperation

South Africa and Namibia on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, industrial development and regional integration.



The two sides signed seven agreements and cooperation instruments during the fourth session of the South Africa-Namibia Bi-National Commission held in Pretoria and co-chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.



According to a joint communique issued on Friday, the agreements cover employment and labor, public-sector capacity building, bilateral air services, legal affairs, correctional services, gender equality and women's empowerment.



They also include an economic partnership agreement between the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.



They agreed to promote trade and investment, strengthen cross-border value chains, facilitate private-sector partnerships and pursue opportunities for joint industrial development and local value addition.