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Mar

2017

Vice Minister of International Relations and Cooperation honors Fidel Castro's figure and condemns Blockade.

Peya Mushelenga, Vice Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, in his speech to the National Budget debate for the period 2017-2018, held in Parliament, condemned the unjust US Blockade against Cuba, reaffirmed the support of his Government to Cuba in the struggle for the elimination ofthat genocidal policy and recalled the figure of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro.

The Namibian politician said:

“The plight of the Cuban people shall forever remain a matter of interest to me. As long as the blockade imposed on them by the US is not finally removed, efforts to normalise relations between the two countries remain just hanging there. I salute the people of Cuba for the fortitude that they have maintained all those years, walking tall in the jungle of camelthorns. No amount of infuriating power politics has broken their relentlessness. I am inspired by their courage and determination. My unwavering support to their cause is boundless! Read my lips and hear me saying this – I will continue to condemn any attempt to undo the progress of the Cuban revolution as I have done before in this august house, and elsewhere, without fear or favour.

The mentioning of Cuba brings me close to tears, though, as I reminisces about Commandant Fidel Castro Ruz, a giant of a man, both in terms of physical stature and revolutionary eminence, who departed to the world beyond tangible human access and comprehension, last year. Commandant Fidel Castro Ruz dwarfed over-sized giants from the opposite end of the spectrum. Standing his grounds, he outsmarted them, ducking arrows from their politico-military and diplomatic offences, while striking back, as sharp shooter, from his coordinated angle of attack. Oh, yes! He took international platforms by the storm, hitting the nail on the head and levelling his opponents to the ground.

Though his departure has created emptiness in the Cuban revolutionary diagram, his legacy will continue to galvanize and sustain the progressive cause of his people, because heroes never die! Southern Africa and Namibia in particular shall forever remain indebted and truly grateful to this illustrious son of the soil, for the selfless support that he and his people have rendered to the cause of our freedom. What a comrade! What a revolutionary! At this juncture I cannot help, but say Viva Fidel! Vivan la Revolución y el pueblo de Cuba! Hasta la victoria siempre! Venceremos!”

Mar

2017

Cuban ambassador attends a cultural political act to farewell seven health workers.

A political and cultural act was held at the Central Hospital of Windhoek to farewell seven Cuban health workers, who concluded their mission in Namibia.

The event was chaired by Giraldo Mazola, Cuban Ambassador in this country, Dr. Aniuska Palacio, Chief of the Cuban Medical Brigade, and other members of the mission's diplomatic staff.

In the words of farewell, Dr. Aniuska expressed gratitude for the effort and willingness to help other peoples of the world who are most in need in the health sector. He also recalled the example of the Commander in Chief and the internationalist vocation he instilled in Cubans.

The doctor concluded with a well-known and valid phrase from our Commander in Chief: "To be internationalists is to pay off our own debt to humanity. Whoever is not able to fight for others will never be able to fight for himself. "

For his part, Cuban Ambassador Giraldo Mazola congratulated to the doctors for the work they had done and urged them to continue with the same dedication and commitment once they return to work in Cuba.

Mar

2017

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia received the Cuban Ambassador.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia, Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, received the Cuban ambassador Giraldo Mazola on Friday, March 10 at the Chancellery's headquarters.

Both diplomats reviewed the state of political, economic and cooperation relations between the two countries and exchanged views on future actions to reinforce them.

They also conversed about the practical steps to immediately convene the 5th Continental Conference of Solidarity with Cuba in Windhoek to be held next June. To this end, the National Organizing Committee will be set up to begin its work this month.

The Ambassador thanked the Minister for the willingness to organize the Conference, a beautiful gesture that is part of the permanent solidarity of Namibia with Cuba since the independence of the African country

Mar

2017

Women´s Council of SWAPO presented recognition to FMC.

Windhoek, March 1, 2017.The General Secretary of the SWAPO Women's Council, Eunice Ipinge, presented at the headquarters of that political organization to the Cuban Ambassador in Namibia, Giraldo Mazola, a recognition to the Cuban Women's Federation (FMC) for its solidarity with the Namibian people in the struggle for national liberation and after their independence.

The women's leader remembered all the support provided by the Cuban people in general and the FMC in particular. In addition, she evoked the historic ties of friendship between the two nations

For his part, the Cuban Ambassador thanked the beautiful gesture on behalf of the FMC and updated about the achievements of the Revolution in the women sector.

Jan

2017

Namibia celebrates 58th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution

Namibia celebrates 58th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution

Windhoek, January 17, 2017. - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, presided with the Cuban ambassador in Windhoek, H.E. Giraldo Mazola, the commemoration of the 58th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution celebrated in the Cuban with the attendance of more than a hundred guests.

In his words to the present, Ambassador Mazola referred to the main events of bilateral relations, on which he expressed his satisfaction with the progress made. He also narrated the most important events that occurred in Cuba during 2016 emphasizing that the process of normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States will still transit through a long period of time and will undoubtedly be marked by the necessity of the elimination for the unilateral the US Blockade. He also paid tribute to the Commander Fidel and thanked Namibia for its unwavering support.

For her part, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the excellent state of bilateral relations and stated that the friendship between Cuba and Namibia is indestructible. She also once again paid a posthumous tribute to the Commander in Chief Fidel Castro by pointing out that his ideas are unmatched and the impact of that historical figure can never be underestimated in Namibia. Ndaitwah also rejected the US blockade on Cuba as a deadly policy and urged the new administration of that country to lift it immediately. Netumbo announced that it will again sponsor a resolution condemning the blockade at the next Summit of Heads of State of the African Union to be held this January in Addis Ababa.

A hundred participants, including friends of solidarity, representatives of the Swapo party, former Namibian leaders, several ministers, Cuban collaborators and residents, witnessed an emotional event that marked the 58th anniversary of the Revolution, which also served to confirm that the ties of friendship between the two peoples are at the highest level.

EMBACUBA NAMIBIA

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