Angola and Namibia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tourism cooperation, establishing a framework for joint destination marketing, investment promotion and the development of cross-border tourism products.
The agreement was signed in Luanda on Monday, 19 October, by Angola’s Minister of Tourism, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, and Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. The signing took place during Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to Angola and was witnessed by President João Lourenço of Angola and President Nandi-Ndaitwah.
The MoU identifies several areas for collaboration, including joint tourism promotion, ecotourism, cultural and heritage tourism, workforce development and cross-border travel. It also provides for business partnerships, international workshops and participation in tourism forums to encourage greater engagement between operators and investors in both markets.
The Okavango region features among the areas of particular interest, reflecting the potential to strengthen tourism experiences across shared natural landscapes and encourage regional itineraries.
Sustainability is another pillar of the agreement. Planned areas of cooperation include the conservation and promotion of natural and cultural heritage, the exchange of environmental best practices, the development of ecological routes, and activities such as birdwatching and sport fishing. The two countries may also exchange tourism experts and technical personnel and collaborate on developing new products.
For the travel trade, the agreement creates a framework for exploring opportunities to connect the two destinations through complementary experiences, broaden visitor itineraries and encourage investment in tourism services and infrastructure. Stronger cooperation could also support local businesses, employment and economic activity in communities along emerging tourism routes.
The MoU was one of nine diplomatic instruments signed during the state visit, underscoring the two countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral relations.
