WORKING VISIT OF THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA TO MALAYSIA 20 – 21 APRIL 2026

WORKING VISIT OF THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA TO MALAYSIA

20 - 21 APRIL 2026

Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia Selma Ashipala-Musavyi will undertake a working visit to Malaysia from 20 to 21 April 2026. This marks her first visit to Malaysia since assuming office in March 2025. She will be accompanied by seven (7) delegation members.

Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi is scheduled to hold a discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato' Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, who will be hosting a luncheon in her honour. The two Ministers are expected to take stock of progress on bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as energy cooperation, trade and the economy, education, health, and capacity building. They will also exchange views on international issues of mutual interest, including developments in the Middle East.

During the working visit, Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi is also scheduled to meet other Ministers and representatives of relevant agencies.

Malaysia and the Republic of Namibia established diplomatic relations in 1990 and have since maintained warm and cordial relations through cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral platforms. The working visit by Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi is expected to further strengthen the longstanding and growing partnership between Malaysia and the Republic of Namibia.

In 2025, Malaysia's total trade with the Republic of Namibia reached RM394 million (USD92.4 million), with Malaysia's exports to Namibia valued at RM30.6 million (USD7.2 million) and imports at RM363.4 million (USD85.3 million).

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20 April 2026