Windhoek, Oct 14 — President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will undertake a State Visit to Luanda, Angola, from 18 to 20 October 2026 to attend the inaugural Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC), aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the neighbouring countries.
The Heads of State Summit, scheduled for 19 October, will bring together President Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Angolan counterpart, President João Lourenço, to review progress in bilateral cooperation and agree on practical measures to advance shared development priorities.
Key areas of cooperation include agriculture, trade and investment, energy, water, transport infrastructure, defence and security, and cross-border immigration management.
The programme will also feature the Angola-Namibia Business Forum on 19 October, providing a platform to promote trade, investment and business partnerships. According to the announcement, 95 Namibian businesses have expressed interest in participating in the forum and its business-to-business engagements.
The Ministerial Session will take place on 18 October, following a Senior Officials’ Meeting scheduled for 15 and 16 October.
During her visit, President Nandi-Ndaitwah is also expected to address Angola’s National Assembly and visit the Dr António Agostinho Neto Memorial Park.
The inaugural BNC marks a significant step in implementing the two countries’ commitment to deepen longstanding ties and strengthen economic cooperation for mutual development.
