China provides alternative market for Namibian goods:central bank governor

Source: Xinhua| 2020-02-19 18:25:55|Editor: xuxin
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WINDHOEK, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- China has provided an alternative market for Namibian goods creating an opportunity for diversification of trade in Namibia, the Namibian Central Bank governor Ipumbu Shiimi said Wednesday.

Shiimi told Xinhua that they are impressed with the swelling trade between Namibia and China.

"It is impressive to see diversification of Namibian trade with China. We are very happy to have our meat access that market," he said.

Shiimi added that more impressive is the increase of Namibian goods accessing the Chinese market creating a fair balance of trade.

"It is even more important when we see our goods going to China not just us receiving so the trend is indeed commendable," he said.

Namibia has become the first African country to export beef to China, over 3,000 tonnes of meat have already been exported to China since last year.

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