The Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of International Relations and Trade to arrange a suitable date for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to India before the end of the year.
Long-serving diplomat Penda Naanda has been appointed as Namibia's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, effective immediately.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed Naanda, who takes over from Ambassador Neville Gertze.
The Minister of International Relations and Trade says Namibia is placing particular focus on exploring cooperation in nuclear energy with its bilateral partners.
Namibia will continue to support and stand firmly with nations seeking self-determination and independence and remains committed to honouring its multilateral obligations.
This position was reiterated by the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi.
The Namibian delegation, led by Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, met with Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, today.
During the meeting, the two sides held discussions on matters of mutual concern and reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between Namibia and Japan.
The 45th SADC Summit has concluded, as regional leaders called for the urgent need for the harmonisation of Africa-led processes with other initiatives to bring about lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of SADC, which is starting tomorrow.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed satisfaction with the dedication and contribution of outgoing Finnish Ambassador Leena Viljanen to the longstanding relationship between Namibia and Finland.
South Sudan has refuted reports suggesting that it is in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians there.
The reports started circulating after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for a military takeoverof Gaza City in his country's war with Hamas.
The Namibian government has expressed deep concern over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.
The plan was recently approved by the Israeli Cabinet, as announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The plan has since drawn wide criticism from the international community.
