Video
16 April 2026
Strengthening the Japan-Namibia Partnership
"Japan remains committed to supporting development-oriented initiatives that promote sustainable industrialization, economic diversification, and inclusive growth." In this video, H.E. Shinichi Asazuma, Ambassador of Japan to Namibia, reflects on the enduring partnership between the Government of Japan and the Republic of Namibia. On the occasion of the launch of the USD 1.1 million Japanese Supplementary Budget Project (JSBP), Ambassador Asazuma highlights Japan's commitment to supporting Namibia’s health sector, emergency response capacity, and community resilience.Since 2013, the Government of Japan has funded 27 trilateral cooperation projects in Namibia, with a total investment exceeding USD 23 million. The Ambassador underscores that these initiatives, implemented in collaboration with the United Nations, are vital for supporting the daily lives of Namibians and building a sustainable future.