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b. 1960
Selma Ashipala-Musavyi (born 16 June 1960) is a Namibian diplomat who is serving as the minister of international relations and trade as well as a member of the National Assembly of Namibia since 21 March 2025 as a member of the SWAPO Party.
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No country is too small to contribute to peace and sustainable development, and none is too powerful to act alone.
We need to see more exports under these agreements, including the participation of SMEs, women, and youth, especially in the production of diverse goods.
Namibia places the welfare of our people at the centre of our work by optimising economic diplomacy.
The role of the government will remain a facilitating one, as the success of Namibia’s economic ambitions depends on collaborative efforts across sectors.
Our collective mission is clear: to advance Namibia’s international relations while fostering economic and trade partnerships that drive sustained economic growth and sustainable development.
This shows that our people are eager to produce, but they face significant challenges that limit both their potential and that of their regions’ competitive advantages.
No country can achieve sustainable progress in isolation. Global challenges and opportunities require collaborative approaches.
We are responsible for creating market access for the products we produce in Namibia and the services we offer. We are also responsible for bringing foreign direct investment into the country.
We must enhance visibility, respond decisively where our positions are misrepresented, and ensure Namibians from rural communities to the diaspora feel the impact of our work.
We should continue to find lasting solutions to ensure that peace and security prevail in our region, for without peace, there would be no regional integration for development.
Namibia, the first African country to export beef to China, is now advancing protocols for the export of lamb, goat meat, seafood and table grapes.
This new structure is more than just a name change. It is a repositioning of Namibia in a fast-changing world.
We must vigorously secure market access for our goods and services to create growth at home.
For us to access African and global markets, the private sector must manufacture and produce goods and services for export. We cannot be the only ones importing.
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