President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto Memorial in Luanda, Angola before returning home.

Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto was Angola's first president, a key figure in the nation's struggle for independence and a unifier of the continent.

The Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Memorial stands as a beacon in the Angolan capital.

Inaugurated in 2012 by former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, this 120-metre tower spans 18 hectares and serves not only as a place of remembrance but also as a hub for education and cultural preservation.

Upon arrival, President Nandi-Ndaitwah was received by Angolan officials and guided through the memorial.

The visit to the Dr. Neto Memorial underscores the lasting ties between Namibia and Angola forged in blood and a common quest for sovereignty.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah laid a wreath at the tomb housing Dr. Neto's remains.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah also toured the museum and exhibition galleries which showcase personal artefacts, literary works, and historical documents that detail Neto's life and his contributions to Angola's independence.

A familiar face to President Nandi-Ndaitwah was that of Namibia's Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma.

Here, Nujoma is pictured during a speech at the Conference of the Afro-Asian People's Solidarity Organisation in 1976 in Luanda with Agostinho Neto looking on.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to the Dr. Neto Memorial underscored the deep-rooted ties between Namibia and Angola, reflecting a commitment to honouring past leaders and fostering continued collaboration between the two nations.

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