PM Modi's strategic visit to Namibia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making his first-ever trip to Namibia on July 9, rounding off his five-nation tour.
The big focus? Strengthening cooperation in the diamond trade and critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and uranium—minerals that power everything from smartphones to clean energy and are vital for India's tech and energy future.
India, Namibia can be natural partners
Namibia has some of the world's richest diamond reserves and untapped supplies of critical minerals. Indian companies have already invested over $800 million there.
By teaming up directly with Namibia, India hopes to skip middlemen, secure resources for its growing industries, and deepen ties with Africa as global competition heats up.
Plus, Modi will address the Namibian Parliament—a rare move that highlights just how important this partnership could be going forward.