China and Namibia Celebrate 35 Years of Diplomatic Relations

China and Namibia mark a significant milestone in their diplomatic relations with the celebration of 35 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties. The event was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Namibia, with a reception attended by key government officials, ambassadors, and notable figures from various walks of life. In his speech, Ambassador Zhao Weiping praised the strong bond between China and Namibia, emphasizing the trust and partnership that the two nations share.

Key Takeaways:

• The reception was attended by over 300 people, including Ambassador Zhao Weiping, Deputy Minister of International Trade Matundu, and General Secretary of the SWAPO.
• Ambassador Zhao Weiping highlighted the fruitful achievements of China-Namibia relations and expressed China's willingness to work with Namibia to promote the continuous development of bilateral relations.
• Ambassador Zhao introduced China's great achievements in modernization and President Xi Jinping's latest global governance initiative.
• Matundu delivered a speech on behalf of Namibian Minister of International Trade Mousaviyi, congratulating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and expressing his congratulations on the China-Namibia friendship.
• Namibia is willing to continue to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China.
• China is committed to playing an important role in promoting world peace, stability, and development.

Statistics:

• 35 years: the number of years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia.
• 76 years: the number of years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, celebrated on the same day as the reception.
• 300: the number of people who attended the reception, including key government officials and ambassadors.
• China-Namibia relations: the bilateral relations have achieved fruitful results in various areas, including economy, trade, and security.

Sources:

• Government Information Office of the People's Republic of China
• Chinese Embassy in Namibia