Windhoek: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Monday received a courtesy visit from a delegation of CGN Swakop Uranium in Windhoek, where the company briefed him on its current operations and future plans. The delegation was led by board chairperson Qiu Bin. According to Namibia Press Agency, the company told the prime minister it would continue investing in initiatives aimed at supporting both its long-term sustainability and Namibia's development. 'With a workforce of approximately 4 300 employees, Swakop Uranium will continue to invest in projects that support both long-term business sustainability and national development,' the statement said. The company also highlighted its partnership with NamWater through the Erongo SUNAM Desalination Joint Venture to develop a second desalination plant in the Erongo Region at an estimated cost of about N.dollars 3 billion. 'The project is expected to strengthen water security for both industry and surrounding communities,' it said. During the meeting, Ngurare commend ed the company for its ongoing corporate social responsibility programmes, but urged it to increase investment in youth development and local communities. 'Greater investment in youth capacity building and in local communities, particularly in the areas of education and agriculture, is essential,' Ngurare said. He also underscored the strong bilateral relations between Namibia and China, saying the ties date back to Namibia's liberation struggle.