Namibia and Tanzania discuss youth empowerment and agriculture

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, have renewed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, particularly in agriculture, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.Nandi-Ndaitwah was in Tanzania on a regional tour that saw her travelling to Angola, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.The leaders acknowledged that the next phase of cooperation must be anchored in robust economic collaboration to address "bread and butter issues" affecting citizens in both nations.Trade between Namibia and Tanzania is a modest US$ 7.5 million ( N$ 138.75 million), which both leaders agreed must significantly improve. They identified agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and the blue economy as urgent priorities for mutual investment, alongside enhanced cooperation in mining, port management, and infrastructure development.The two presidents emphasised the need to create transportation corridors to facilitate the smooth flow of goods and people. Agriculture as a catalyst for developmentNamibia expressed a keen interest in learning from Tanzania’s success in agriculture, which Nandi-Ndaitwah described as a "critical enabler for national development and youth job creation". Referring to Tanzania’s "Building a Better Tomorrow for Youth Through Agriculture" program, Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that Namibia could draw valuable lessons to enhance food security and empower its youth.A significant portion of the bilateral dialogue focused on the youth of both nations. The leaders underscored the importance of building value chains that are youth-driven and sustainable, in line with the identified priorities of Namibia’s 8th Administration.The leaders urged business leaders and entrepreneurs from both countries to explore opportunities in the growing sectors of agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and transport. Namibian enterprises have also been officially invited to participate in the upcoming Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair — a move to strengthen business-to-business linkages and expose Namibian products to the East African market.The meeting concluded with a commitment to translate political goodwill into economic action. Both leaders stressed that cooperation must be measurable, mutually beneficial, and people-centred.

Namibia and Tanzania discuss youth empowerment and agriculture

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