The historic friendship between Namibia and Cuba once again took center stage in the African nation's National Assembly with the unanimous approval of a motion of solidarity and support for the Cuban people. This move comes amidst the difficulties the Caribbean nation faces as a result of economic and financial measures imposed by the United States.
The President of Namibia, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, urged the international community to lift the sanctions imposed by the United States on Cuba—illegal measures that violate sovereignty and the United Nations Charter.
During the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the President strongly condemned the sanctions, which undermine the economic, financial, and commercial stability of the largest of the Antilles.
“The cordial bond between Namibia and Cuba is not the product of recent diplomatic convenience. Neither is it dictated by changing geopolitical interests. It is a friendship written in the shared sacrifices of our peoples, long before the dawn of Namibia’s independence,” stated President H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during a gala dinner in solidarity with the people of Cuba, held at the Nampower Convention Centre in Windhoek.
Director of Ceremonies;
Dr. Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare, Right Honourable Prime Minister;
Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Speaker of the National Assembly;
Hon. Lukas Muha, Chairperson of the National Council; Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers; Ambassador Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Namibia;
Members of the Diplomatic Corps;
Distinguished Invited Guests;
Members of the Media;
Ladies and Gentlemen
Cheers for Cuba and Fidel rang out repeatedly during a concert in support of Cuba, organized by the National Committee of the "Namibians in Solidarity with Cuba" campaign and broadcast live by the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), based in Windhoek.