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Updated: July 10, 2025 07:24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a thunderous standing ovation and repeatedly chanted "Modi, Modi" when he addressed the Namibian Parliament on the final leg of his five-nation tour. The speech was a culmination of India–Namibia relations, a mix of shared democratic values and forward-looking cooperation.
Democracy and Shared History
Modi greeted the Namibian Parliament as a temple of democracy and forwarded wishes from 1.4 billion Indians
He recalled India's contribution to Namibia's independence, e.g., giving asylum to SWAPO's initial diplomatic mission and leading UN peacekeeping forces
The Prime Minister hailed freedom fighters and underscored India's solidarity in words and deeds
Symbolic Acts and Cultural Bonds
Modi thanked Namibia for the gift of cheetahs to India, chuckling they were "having a great time
He compared the Welwitschia Mirabilis plant to the friendship between India and Namibia, adding that the two grow stronger with time
The Prime Minister praised Namibia for having voted its first female president, comparing it to India's own success in inclusive leadership
Development and Future Vision
Modi again reaffirmed India's commitment to Namibia's Vision 2030 and Harambee Prosperity Plan
More than 1,700 Namibians have received training and scholarships from the Indians
He welcomed Namibia's decision to implement India's UPI digital payment system and joining the Global Biofuels Alliance
Sources: Times of India, News18, Free Press Journal, India Today, Moneycontrol, MSN News, Livemint
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