On June 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Minister of International Relations and Trade of Namibia Selma Ashipala-Musavyi in Changsha.

Wang Yi said that at the beginning of this year, the Chinese foreign minister continued the friendly tradition of making Africa the destination of the first overseas visit in the new year, with Namibia as the first stop. This demonstrates China's high regard for China-Namibia relations and its sincere commitment to strengthening China-Africa solidarity and cooperation. China appreciates Namibia's firm adherence to the one-China principle and supports Namibia in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions. China is ready to work with Namibia to carry forward the fine tradition of mutual trust, mutual support, and sincerity, solidify the political foundation of bilateral relations and inject new vitality into China-Namibia friendship in the new era. The two sides should seek greater synergy of development strategies and upgrade mutually beneficial cooperation in such areas as energy and mining, nuclear energy, smart cities, agricultural technology, and vocational education and training, to support Namibia in increasing industrial added value, accelerating industrialization, and delivering greater benefits to the Namibian people.

Wang Yi said that the 21st century is the century of joint development and revitalization for Asia and Africa. This Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators will demonstrate the strong resolve of China and Africa to advance their respective modernization, showcase the powerful strength of China-Africa solidarity, and send a strong message of the two sides' joint commitment to upholding international fairness and justice. As important members of the Global South, China and Namibia should enhance coordination, overcome external interference, and jointly resist unilateralism and protectionism in the face of an increasingly uncertain and unstable international landscape, so as to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South.

Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said that no matter in good times or in adversity, China has always stood firmly with Namibia, offering valuable support and assistance, which Namibia will always cherish. Namibia looks forward to deepening its historic friendship with China and achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has played an important role in enhancing mutual understanding and promoting practical cooperation between Africa and China. Namibia's development plans are highly aligned with the ten partnership actions and the Namibian side looks forward to strengthening synergy with China. She firmly believes that this Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators will yield fruitful outcomes. In the face of current geopolitical challenges, Namibia will enhance solidarity with China and other members of the Global South, uphold multilateralism and safeguard international rules and the free trade system.