Tributes and condolences are pouring in from around the world for the passing of President Hage Geingob.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel says it deeply pains Cuba to say goodbye to President Geingob, a dear friend to the Caribbean Island Nation.

President Diaz-Canel says he will always remember the warm welcome he received when he visited Namibia in August last year.

The Cuban President says President Geingob did everything he could in favour of the historic relationship of brotherhood between the people of Cuba and Namibia.

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla extended condolences to the Namibian people, family, and friends.

Rogriques Parlla says Cuba will never forget that great friend of Cuba.

Palestine Ambassador to Namibia Hanan Yarrar says it is with profound sadness that she woke up to the news of the passing of President Geingob.

Extending condolences to the Namibian people and government, Yarrar says Dr. Geingob was one of the strongest supporters of Palestine.

Venezuela's Ambassador to Namibia, Omar Berroteran, expressed sadness, saying Dr. Geingob is a great example of African struggle and a great friend of Venezuela.

He extended condolences to all the Namibian people, as well as to the family and friends of this extraordinary leader and revolutionary.