2013 Namibian-German Bilateral Negotiations on Development Cooperation
The negotiations on development cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Namibia and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany ended on 22 November 2013. Both Governments reaffirmed their main objectives of the development cooperation as to support the Namibian Government in its efforts to reduce poverty, improve infrastructure and the sustainable use of natural resources, as well as to foster sustainable economic development. The Namibian-German cooperation is aligned with the goals of the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP4). The negotiations were held in a very friendly and open atmosphere and were characterized by intensive, transparent, and fruitful discussions.
1st photo left: (f.l.t.r.) Onno Hückmann (Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Namibia), Alois Schneider (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), Willem Goeiemann (Chief National Development Advice of the National Planning Commission), and Neville Gertze (Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia in Germany) (© German Embassy Windhoek)
2nd photo right: Enlarge image Alois Schneider from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (l.) and Chief National Development Advice of the National Planning Commission, Willem Goeiemann (r.) (© German Embassy Windhoek)
The Namibia delegation was led by the Chief: National Development Advice at the National Planning Commission (NPC), Mr. Willem Goeiemann whereas the delegation of Federal Republic of Germany was headed by Mr. Alois Schneider, who is in charge of the Division for Southern Africa at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). In attendance was H.E. Mr. Onno Hückmann, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Namibia, H.E. Mr. Neville Gertze, the Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to the Federal Republic of Germany and other high ranking officials.
For more information, click here to download the Joint Press Release.
Other Related Documents:
Statement by the Head of the Negotiation Delegation – NPC
Opening Statement by the German Head of Delegation
Opening Statement by German Ambassador
Closing statement by the Namibian Ambassador