During his Namibia visit, PM Modi and President Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed strengthening ties in defence, digital technology, energy, and critical minerals. Modi emphasized India's cooperative vision for Africa, advocating partnership over dominance. He subtly contrasted this with China's presence. Modi thanked Namibia for supporting India post-Pahalgam attack and the cheetah project, inviting them to join the Big Cat Alliance.
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