Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome in Namibia, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour and the first visit by an Indian PM to the African nation in nearly three decades.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the State House in Windhoek, Namibia, where the two leaders shook hands.
The reception, marked by a blend of Yoga performances and enthusiastic greetings from the Indian diaspora, underscored the significance of this historic visit, the first by Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the third-ever Prime Ministerial visit from India.
The Indian diaspora in Namibia expressed immense excitement and anticipation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the country's capital, Windhoek, on Wednesday morning, marking his first visit to the country and the third-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister.
PM Modi is travelling to Namibia for a State visit at the invitation of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. It will be PM Modi's first visit to Namibia, and the third ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia.
Speaking to ANI, Shrivastava stated that India is interested in critical minerals in Namibia. He hailed the ties between the two nations, terming them "good" and recalled how India was one of the first nations to support Namibia's independence.
Members of the Indian community carrying Indian flags had gathered outside the hotel to welcome PM Modi. PM Modi also interacted with children who came to welcome him.
During his visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the broadening of the Strategic Partnership between the two nations.