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Canada-Namibia relations

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Bilateral relations

Canada established diplomatic relations with Namibia following its independence in 1990. In Namibia, Canada is represented by a High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, and an Honorary Consul in Windhoek. In Canada, Namibia is represented from its Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Canada and Namibia maintain positive relations, and have a history of collaboration on shared priorities. Canada strongly supported Namibia’s independence, providing military peacekeepers, police monitors, election supervisors and technical experts. Canada and Namibia are members of the Commonwealth and the United Nations, and have a shared commitment to advancing important multilateral issues, notably climate change action, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Trade relations

In 2022, two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Namibia totaled $141.3 million, consisting of $9.3 million in exports from Canada, and $132.0 million in imports from Namibia. In 2022, the Canadian direct investment position in Namibia was $1.7 billion. The direct investment position from Namibia in Canada was $3.0 million for the same year.

Namibia presents many investment opportunities for Canadian companies, particularly in the natural resources and clean technologies sectors. Canada has significant mining investments in Namibia operating in gold, zinc, diamonds and uranium. Canadian mining companies in the country demonstrate leadership in sustainable mining practices.

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Development

Namibia benefits from Canadian international assistance through Canada’s support to key multilateral and regional organizations active in the country, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the African Union. In 2021 to 2022, Canada provided $2.1 million in international assistance to Namibia, primarily through long-term institutional support to multilateral organizations and regional programs. Local organizations can also receive assistance from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, which has provided support for projects focused on the empowerment of women, environmental protection and green economic growth.

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Partnerships and organizations

To develop effective responses to today’s most pressing global challenges, Canada and Namibia work closely in multilateral fora, such as:

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