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.
Cuba’s role in the struggle for Namibia’s independence was highlighted today during a warm and cordial meeting between Ambassador Sergio Vigoa de la Uz and His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba, the African nation’s second president.
During the exchange—held at the legendary freedom fighter's residence in the northern Ohangwena region—the diplomat addressed the difficult situation facing the Cuban people due to the U.S. government's oil blockade, which has subjected the island to a silent genocide.
Director of Proceedings;
Your Excellency Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia;
Right Honourable Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia;
Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Speaker of the National Assembly;
Honourable Jenelly Matundu, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade;
Your Excellency Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba;
Honourable Cabinet Ministers;
Honourable Members of Parliament;
Excellencies Heads of Missions;
“Under any circumstances”, declared Right Honourable Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, to the Cuban President, “we will stand by Cuba’s side”.
A fraternal meeting took place this Monday afternoon at Havana’s Convention Center, when—in the context of the 1st International Colloquium “Fidel: Legacy and Future”—the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, received Right Honourable Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia.
During the First International Colloquium “Fidel: Legacy and Future”, held in Havana as part of the commemorations for the centenary of the birth of the Commander-in-Chief, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, Right Hon. Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, delivered a moving speech in which he paid tribute to Fidel Castro and Cuba’s decisive role in the liberation of Southern Africa.