The Prime Minister of Namibia, Saara Kuugongelwa, expressed on behalf of her government and on her own behalf her solidarity and condolences with the Cuban people and government for the human and material losses, caused by Hurricane Irma. In a meeting with the Cuban ambassador, Giraldo Mazola, the Prime Minister also expressed her admiration for Cuba's capacity to deal with these natural phenomena, despite the unjust US Blockade against the Island.
In this regard, the Namibian leader condemned this genocidal policy and affirmed the need to respect the self-determination of peoples. She also ratified the solidarity position of her government with Cuba in the struggle for the cessation of the Blockade.
The meeting was favorable to adjust details of the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Cuba. The also member of the Political Bureau of SWAPO said that his trip will serve to reinforce the strong ties between both nations. Likewise, she expressed her satisfactionfor visit, the first that she will do to Cuba. Likewise, the meeting reviewed the excellent state of bilateral relations.
The Prime Minister is the first woman to hold this position since the Independence of Namibia in 1990. She has been a member of parliament since 1995 and was Minister of Finance from 2003 to 1995.