India and Namibia Strengthen Trade Ties with Focus on Critical Minerals and Value Addition
India and Namibia held the fourth session of their Joint Trade Committee in New Delhi, focusing on expanding bilateral trade and cooperation. Both countries emphasized moving beyond raw-material trade towards value addition in Namibia, particularly in critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Bilateral merchandise trade increased to $592.94 million in 2025-26, with India's exports rising notably in engineering goods and pharmaceuticals. Discussions also covered fintech, healthcare, and a Southern African trade deal, aiming for concrete mechanisms with defined timelines.
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mint broke this story on 11 Aug, 03:16 pm. Other outlets followed.
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