President Hage Geingob will today meet Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen and the Netherland’s prime minister Mark Rutte, who are in Namibia on joint working visits.
The visit of the Nordic and European countries’ premiers will present the three countries, including Namibia, with a great opportunity to strengthen dialogue on global challenges and opportunities as well as widen and deepen coordinated and genuine partnerships between the three countries and their people, the Presidency has said.
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari said in a press release that the visit will be beneficial for all countries, as the Netherlands and Denmark share common visions and aspirations with Namibians when it comes to international cooperation, economic development and the green hydrogen transition.
“The discovery of oil and the promotion of green hydrogen as part of the energy transition have drawn the world’s attention to Namibia. Namibia looks forward to working with Denmark, whose strategy pushes for the production and use of green hydrogen in sectors like shipping and aviation, as well as heavy transport and industry,” said Hengari, adding that the occasion presents an opportune moment for Namibia to engage in a constructive dialogue on energy.
Namibia and the Netherlands also continue to strengthen their bilateral relations as cooperation in various sectors such as tourism, trade, energy and infrastructure has been increasing.
“Namibia has seen projects initiated by the Netherlands to support Namibia’s green economy, in addition to science, technology, innovation and education projects.”
Hengari added that President Geingob, who has had several exchanges with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, including on the margins of COP 27 in 2023, looks forward to consolidating joint efforts and coordination in the delivery of a just energy transition.
Rutte’s visit will focus on cooperation between the Netherlands and Namibia in the areas of green hydrogen, multilateral cooperation, international developments and climate change. He will be accompanied by the Dutch business union VNO-NCW, independent research organisation TNO, and representatives from other Dutch businesses.