The Cuban people staged a heartfelt revolutionary march, the largest in recent times to demand that the U.S. government end the inhuman and cruel economic, commercial and financial blockade and the infamous inclusion of Cuba on the list of countries sponsoring terrorism.
The President of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba, paid tribute this Wednesday to the National Hero of Cuba José Martí, before the urn that houses his remains in the Santa Ifigenia heritage cemetery in Santiago de Cuba.
Later, the president placed a wreath, "in the name of the people of Namibia", before the monument that houses the ashes of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, who founded close ties of friendship between the two nations and with Sam Nujoma, Historical Leader of the sub-Saharan nation.
The Namibian President, Nangolo Mbumba, was awarded the José Martí Order
December 17, 2024 00:12:54
The highest decoration granted by the Cuban State to fellow nationals and foreigners, the José Martí Order, was delivered yesterday by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to the president of the Republic of Namibia, Hon. Mr. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, who is on an official visit to the Island.
The President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency. Mr. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, arrived this Sunday in Cuba on an official visit that will last until December 18.
As part of the program, he will hold official conversations with the President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, meetings with other Cuban authorities and will carry out other activities. On the occasion, the “José Martí Order” will be awarded to him, the highest decoration awarded by the government of the Republic of Cuba. The signing of agreements that will promote bilateral ties is also planned.
Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Vice-President of the Swapo Party, and President-Elect
of the Republic of Namibia
SWAPO Party Headquarters
WINDHOEK
Excellency President-Elect,
On behalf of the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association, and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to extend to Your Excellency our warm congratulations on your historic electoral victory, as President-Elect of the Republic of Namibia.