politics
March 18, 2026
Namibia determined to deepen ties with Russia
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev and the Namibian president have discussed plans for cooperation

TL;DR
- Namibia aims to strengthen its partnership with Russia across multiple sectors.
- Key areas for expanded cooperation include energy, agriculture, defense, and education.
- The Wings uranium deposit development project is a significant focus for bilateral economic ties.
- This uranium project is expected to increase trade between Russia and Namibia to $500 million annually.
- Russia has confirmed its readiness to supply modern weapons and military equipment to Namibia.
- Bilateral trade between Russia and Namibia has seen substantial growth in 2024 and 2025.
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