Denmark and the Netherlands are looking towards signing agreements with Namibia in the energy sector as the country forges ahead in piloting multibillion-dollar green hydrogen projects, The Brief has established.
A high-level envoy consisting of Mark Rutte, the Prime Minister Netherlands, and Denmark’s Premier Mette Frederiksen, will meet President Hage Geingob on Monday.
The joint working visit will foster cooperation between the two nations in the areas of green hydrogen, multilateral cooperation, international developments, and climate change, according to a visitation memo.
Rutte’s visit comes as no surprise following his announcement in February 2022 signaling his intention of visiting Namibia after extensive side-line deliberations with Geingob at the European Union-Africa summit in Brussels.
Rutte will be accompanied by the Dutch business union VNO-NCW, the independent research organisation TNO and representatives from other Dutch businesses.
VNO-NCW represents the interests of Dutch businesses and industry, and provides a range of services to its members.
VNO-NCW strives to represent its members’ interests by promoting a high-quality business environment and investment climate in the Netherlands, with a view to boosting the competitiveness of the Dutch industry.
VNO-NCW’s involvement extends to matters relating to education, infrastructure, public finances, taxation, the environment and social security.
TNO, which is the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, is an independent research organisation that focuses on applied science.
