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Namibia, China elevate ties with new partnership
Namibia and China have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a ‘Namibia-China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era’, marking a renewed commitment to deepen political, economic and strategic cooperation. The agreement was announced in a joint statement on Friday at the conclusion of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to China from [] The post Namibia, China elevate ties with new partnership appeared first on The Namibian.
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South Africa Today
· Jul 7, 2026
Namibia-China Strategic Partnership Deepens During President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s State Visit
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA — The Namibia-China strategic partnership is entering a new era of economic and technological collaboration as President Nandi-Ndaitwah embarks on her first official state visit to the Asian nation. Arriving in Guangzhou on Sunday for a week-long tour, the trip aims to solidify bilateral trade, expand infrastructure projects, and implement key commitments from []
BERNAMA
· Jun 25, 2026
World : Malaysia, Uzbekistan Eye Stronger Agricultural Partnership Through Technology, Food Security Cooperation
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 23, 2026
China and Africa’s evolving partnership
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 13, 2026
Singapura bukan sahaja jiran, malah rakan strategik
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Malay Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
Anwar: Malaysia, UAE to boost cooperation, discuss AI, defence and regional issues
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Trend News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka explore new frontiers for business cooperation
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The Slovenia Times
· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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The Namibian
· Jul 12, 2026
Namibia, China sign nine cooperation agreements
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· Jul 7, 2026
Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion
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· Jul 1, 2026
Nigeria, Vietnam Deepen Ties to Boost Trade, Investment
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The korea Herald News
· Jun 23, 2026
South Korea's PM Kim meets with China's Li, seeks closer cooperation
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Times of India
· Jul 2, 2026
Beijing pushes for a China-Pakistan-style economic corridor with Bangladesh and Myanmar
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Daily NK English
· Jul 9, 2026
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Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 2, 2026
Malaysia’s position, influence as trading nation a trademark of economic diplomacy: Anwar
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The Japan Times
· Jul 5, 2026
Envoy hails growing Japan-Philippines economic and security ties
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