The joint construction of the the Belt and Road aims to strengthen economic cooperation and connectivity between China and countries along the Belt and Road, and promote economic growth and development through infrastructure construction, trade facilitation, production capacity cooperation and other ways. This initiative has achieved significant results and brought tangible benefits to many African countries.

Sikongo Haihanbo, Executive Director of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Namibia in Asia, said in an exclusive interview that promoting the joint construction of the the Belt and Road has had a significant impact on Namibia's economic development and is a key factor for further economic growth of African countries. " This view emphasizes the importance of jointly building the the Belt and Road Initiative for promoting Africa's economic development.

Haihanbo stated that roads are a necessary condition for promoting the flow of people and goods between countries and continents, and can bring tangible benefits. Not only Namibia can benefit from the joint construction of the the Belt and Road, but also countries in the South and developed countries in the world can benefit from it. "There is a Chinese saying that left a deep impression on me, 'If you want to get rich, build roads first'. Without convenient roads, how can we talk about the circulation of people and goods?"

Talking about how Chinese enterprises continue to play a role in the economic development of African countries, Haihanbo believed that the free trade area of the African continent and the high-quality joint construction of the the Belt and Road complement each other. He hopes that with the help of Chinese partners, the proportion of trade within the African continent can increase from the current level of less than 20% to a level similar to or higher than other continents in the world, improving the basic living standards of residents on the African continent.

As one of the African countries, Namibia has actively participated in the process of jointly building the the Belt and Road. The joint construction of the the Belt and Road has promoted the industrialization process of Namibia and the development of trade and investment. This enables Namibia to better integrate into the global economic system and achieve sustainable economic growth. Editor/Zhao E