At the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Namibia's President Nangolo Mbumba shared bold visions for collaboration, spotlighting green energy and economic growth. In an exclusive chat with CMG's Wang Guan, he praised China's irreplaceable role in global development: \"You can’t talk about development without thinking or talking about China.\" 🌍✨
China's Global Role 🌍
Mbumba emphasized China’s leadership in bridging development gaps, especially for smaller nations. With FOCAC’s new Beijing Declaration, African countries like Namibia aim to deepen partnerships in tech, infrastructure, and sustainability – all while keeping their unique identities intact.
Namibia's Growth Ambitions 🚀
From mining rare earth minerals to exporting premium beef, Namibia is ready to level up. The country plans to create \"national champions\" in industries like green hydrogen production, positioning itself as a clean energy hub. Mbumba also teased future deals: \"We want to sell our beef and grapes to Chinese tables!\" 🥩🍇
