SINGAPORE AND NAMIBIA DISCUSSED OPPORTUNITIES TO DEEPEN BILATERAL COOPERATION IN TRADE, INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE DURING A HIGH-LEVEL VISIT.
SINGAPORE, 19 January 2026 — The Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia, Ms Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, made her first official visit to Singapore, reflecting the growing ties and shared commitment to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
During her visit in Singapore, Minister Ashipala-Musavyi was hosted to tea by Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Both Ministers discussed opportunities for collaboration in areas such as trade and investment, renewable energy, ports and logistics, and technical cooperation. They also reaffirmed their commitment to working together on shared concerns and to upholding a rules-based international order.
Minister Ashipala-Musavyi also met Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development, Mr Alvin Tan, where discussions focused on trade facilitation, value-added manufacturing and industrial cooperation. In addition, she met Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Mr Ang Wee Keong, to explore cooperation in port management and logistics efficiency, with a view to strengthening Namibia’s maritime and connectivity capabilities.
The visit marked the first day of a two-day official programme and included engagements with key government and industry stakeholders. It underscored both countries’ interest in expanding bilateral trade, investment promotion and capacity-building initiatives.
Singapore and Namibia share longstanding ties, dating back to Singapore’s participation in its first United Nations peacekeeping mission in 1989, when a police contingent was deployed to support Namibia’s transition to independence. The visit reaffirmed both countries’ intention to build on this foundation and further strengthen bilateral relations.
Source : MFA
