Jinming calls for long-term zero-tariff agreement with Namibia

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2026-05-11

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WINDHOEK, 11 MAY (NAMPA) - The Chinese government has reiterated that negotiations and the signing of a framework agreement are still required for the zero-tariff policy between Namibia and China to become a long-term institutional arrangement.

This was said by the Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Chinese Embassy, Wei Jinming, during a media engagement session in Windhoek on Monday.

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