Vice President of Namibia receives the Cuban Ambassador.
The vice president of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba, received the Cuban ambassador in this country, Giraldo Mazola. The Cuban diplomat conveyed a congratulatory message from the Government and the Party of the Caribbean island to the Namibian leader for his recent posting.
The Namibian politician was Secretary General of SWAPO until the last congress of the political organization, held last December. President Geingob appointed Mbumba at the beginning of February of this year as Vice President of the Nation, when Nickey Iyambo resigned due to health problems.
In the pleasant meeting were exchanged about the excellent state of bilateral relations and the possibilities to expand them, especially in the economic and commercial spheres. Likewise, some topics of international news were analyzed.
The Cuban Ambassador and the Namibian Vice President agreed on the positive outcome of the recent visit of the Namibian Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, to Cuba.
Vice President Mbumba reiterated the willingness of his country and government to continue supporting Cuba in the struggle for the lifting of the Economic, Commercial and Financial Blockade of the United States and his commitment to continue working to strengthen bilateral ties.