Namibia, Ghana to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Source: Xinhua| 2019-02-22 00:14:35|Editor: huaxia
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WINDHOEK, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Namibia and Ghana will strengthen bilateral cooperation in different areas of mutual interest at the upcoming 3rd session of the Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) from Feb. 25 to 27 in Windhoek, an official said Thursday.

During the upcoming session of the JPCC, the two sides will promote cooperation in fields including industrialization, trade, mining and energy, according to acting director of Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Jerobeam Shaanika.

Ghana will be represented by about 31 delegates, composed of representatives from various sectors, and legal experts, while the Namibian side is expected to be led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister, accompanied by other senior government officials from various line ministries.

Shaanika said on trade and investment, the two sides are expected to further explore how to accelerate trade between each other.

Similarly, Ghana will also look to expedite exporting its products to the Namibian market, he added.

The 3rd Session of the Namibia-Ghana JPCC is a follow-up to a successful 2nd Session which was held in Ghana in Nov. 2016. Enditem

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