There are no external threats to Namibia. Relations with South Africa will remain strong and Namibia's small economy will continue to be linked closely with that of its southern neighbour. Relations with Western trading partners are generally good, and the government's reservations about signing an economic partnership agreement with the EU may soon be resolved, as both Namibia and South Africa have agreed to resume talks on the issue. Political and economic links with China, India and Russia are expanding, as all three are keen to gain access to Namibia's natural resources.