国内英语新闻:China, Namibia discuss how to further develop traditional ties

WINDHOEK, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Top Chinese political advisor Jia Qinglin on Friday met with Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba and former president Sam Nujoma respectively on advancing the traditional friendship between the two countries.

The meetings, which coincided with the 20th anniversary of China-Namibia diplomatic relationship, are part of Jia's four-day official visit to the southwestern African nation.

In the meeting with Namibian President Pohamba, Jia, the chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top advisory body, congratulated Namibia on the 20th anniversary of obtaining its full independence.

Jia Qinglin (L), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), meets with Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba in Windhoek, Namibia, March 26, 2010

Namibia is one of the youngest states in Africa, which became fully independent in 1990.

Jia reviewed the profound friendship between the two countries, which established diplomatic ties one day after Namibia's announcement of its full independence.