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PM Modi conferred with Namibia's highest civilian honour — Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
The honour was presented by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during a formal ceremony on Wednesday. ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
#WATCH | Windhoek: PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, the highest civilian award of Namibia. President of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presented the award to him.
(Video: ANI/DD News) pic.twitter.com/t6e7IAHauq — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025
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The honour was presented by Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during a formal ceremony, marking a significant milestone in India–Namibia diplomatic ties.
This prestigious award underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries, spanning areas such as trade, energy, wildlife conservation, and capacity building.
Before receiving the award, PM Modi held talks with President Nandi-Ndaitwah and discussed ways to bolster bilateral cooperation in areas such as digital technology, defence, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and critical minerals.
During the delegation-level talks, the two leaders reviewed the full range of India-Namibia relations.
President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and I reviewed the full range of India-Namibia relations during our talks today. Cooperation in areas such as digital technology, defence, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and critical minerals figured prominently in our… pic.twitter.com/PdpLFc2U29 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2025
'Cooperation in areas such as digital technology, defence, security, agriculture, healthcare, education and critical minerals figured prominently in our discussions,' PM Modi said in a post on social media after the meeting.
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'We also discussed how to boost linkages in trade, energy and petrochemicals. Expressed gratitude for the assistance from Namibia in Project Cheetah,' he added.
After the talks at the State House, the two sides signed four agreements, including on cooperation in the field of health and medicine, setting up an entrepreneurship development centre in Namibia, CDRI Framework and Global Biofuels Alliance Framework.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi received a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour at State House. He also received a 21-gun salute.
PM Modi is visiting Namibia on a state visit at the invitation of Namibian President Nandi-Ndaitwah.
PM Modi arrived in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, on Wednesday morning (local time). This visit is his first to the country and only the third time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Namibia.
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