On June 2, 2021, President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy to Namibian President Hage Geingob over his and his wife's infection with the COVID-19 virus.

Xi Jinping said in his message that learning about the infection of President Geingob and Ms. Monica Geingos, my wife Peng Liyuan and I extend the sincerest sympathy to you and wish you a speedy recovery. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, China and Namibia have supported each other and joined hands to fight against the pandemic, which enhanced our traditional friendship. I attach great importance to the development of China-Namibia relations and stand ready to work with President Geingob to lift the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries to new heights.