Geingob emphasises stronger partnerships at Brics

President Hage Geingob was due to address the Brics Outreach Dialogue Session today, where he was expected to emphasise the need for equity in international affairs and stronger partnerships between the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) economies and Africa.
On the sidelines of the summit last night, Geingob also spoke at a business dinner in his honour in the swanky upmarket city of Sandton.
He reminded leaders in the manufacturing sector that Namibia is open for business and offers a secure environment for investors.
President Geingob thanked South African ministers Jeff Radebe (minister in the presidency) and Dr Rob Davies (trade), as well as Gauteng premier David Makhura, as well as the president and vice-president of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and including business executives for attending the dinner.
The Namibian head of state arrived yesterday morning.
The Brics gathering is seeking to foster inclusive growth among the world's five major emerging economies and the continent.
The summit is being held under the theme: 'Brics in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the 4th Industrial Revolution'.
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