Vice Prime Minister and Chancellor of Namibia condemns the latest US measures against Cuba.
The Vice Prime Minister of Namibia and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah, in her second meeting this year with the diplomatic corps, condemned the latest measures taken by the United States government against Cuba, which intensify the Economic, commercial and financial blockade.
Likewise, the senior Namibian leader reiterated her country's support for Venezuela and the causes of the Sahrawi and Palestinian peoples.
The meeting was also favourable for the Chancellor to offer her country's positions on other important issues on the international and regional agenda, such as climate change, the restructuring of the UN Security Council, regional integration, the Agenda 2063 and the political situation in Zimbabwe.
Updates were also provided on the situation in the country and on the next SWAPO congress.
Hero of the Republic of Cuba, Antonio Guerrero, meets with the Vice Prime Minister and Chancellor of Namibia.
The Hero of the Republic of Cuba, Antonio Guerrero, held a fraternal meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa. Also present were Rubí Despaigne, president of UNECA, and Cuban ambassador Giraldo Mazola.
The meeting was propitious for Guerrero to reiterate to the Chancellor, on his behalf and on behalf of his four other colleagues, the gratitude for all that Namibia did for their release. Similarly, he recalled the visit of the Five in 2015 and the unrepeatable shows of affection received in this country.
During the exchange, the Cuban Hero presented the main issues addressed with his Namibian counterparts in the construction area.
For her part, Chancellor Netumbo thanked Tony for her words and reaffirmed the special affection that exists between the peoples of Namibia and Cuba, born of the blood shed together for the freedom of this African country.
Likewise, the Namibian leader also expressed her satisfaction with the current state of bilateral cooperation relations, although she urged to work more for its expansion and strengthening
Antonio Guerrero, Hero of the Republic of Cuba, arrives to Namibia in a work visit.
Antonio Guerrero Rodríguez, Hero of the Republic of Cuba and Vice-President of the Superior Organization for Entrepreneurial Management (OSDE) of Construction Design and Engineering, and Rubí Despaigne, President of the UNECA, Cuban Construction Services Company, arrived on Tuesday to Windhoek, capital of Namibia, on a working visit to check bilateral cooperation in that area.
As part of their work program, both representatives of Cuba will hold meetings with their Namibian counterparts in the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development and in the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation.
They will also attend the Fidel Castro Primary School in Katutura, an educational center that welcomes more than a thousand students, and will participate in a meeting with the Cuban residents and collaborators in this African country, as well as with the members of the Namibia- Cuba Friendship Association.
For his part, the Cuban hero will be received by the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and by leaders of the SWAPO Party.
The visit from November 14 to 17 to the Namibian capital will contribute to the strengthening of relations between Havana and Windhoek.
President of the People's Supreme Court of Cuba completes successful visit to Namibia
The President of the Supreme People's Court of the Republic of Cuba, Rubén Remigio, completed a successful visit to Namibia. The Cuban representative thus fulfilled with an invitation made by his counterpart the President of the Supreme Court of this country, Peter Shivute, who received him at the Hosea Kutako International Airport.
In several meetings, both judges highlighted the excellent state of bilateral relations, including links in the judicial sphere. They also reiterated their intentions to continue working to strengthen ties.
As part of its broad program of activities, President Remigio participated in a regional preparatory event for the launch of a Global Judicial Integrity Network, under the auspices of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. This meeting was held on 16 and 17 October in the coastal town of Swakopmund, 400 kilometers west of Windhoek, capital of Namibia.
Remigio also met with the judges of the Supreme Court of Namibia. In the friendly meeting, the Cuban High Judge explained the particularities of the Cuban justice system and was informed of how the judicial system of the African country works.
On his last day, President Remigio was received by the President of Namibia, Hage Geingob in the State House. In the relaxed and cordial encounter, the Cuban leader delivered a message from President Raul Castro to his Namibian counterpart. Likewise, he expressed the gratitude of the Cuban government and people for the Namibian support to the fight against the Blockade. For his part, President Geingob thanked Cuba for its historic support to Namibia, from the struggle for the country's independence until the present.
The Vice President of Namibia, Nickey Iyambo, as Acting President sent a Condolence Message to President Raul Castro over Hurricane Irma.
Cuban President Raul Castro received a message of condolences over the passing of Hurricane Irma from the Namibian Vice President, Dr. Nickey Iyambo, who serves as Acting President as mandatary Hage Geingob is in New York participating in the United Nations General Assembly.
“Your Excellency and Dear Brother,
I have learnt with great shock and horror of the devastating landfall of Hurricane Irma that caused tragic loss of life and enormous destruction of infrastructure.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Namibia, and on my own behalf, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you Dear Brother, the bereaved families and affected communities. The Namibian nation shares your sorrow, in the aftermath of wat we understand to be the worst storm in the history of your great nation.
As we grieve together during this difficult period, we wish you strength and determination to overcome this tragic ordeal, and embark on the monumental task of reconstruction.
Please accept, Your Excellency and Dear Brother, the assurances of my highest esteem.
Dr. Nickey Iyambo
Acting President”