Senior officials meeting for the inaugural session of the Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission convened in Luanda, Angola, on Thursday.

The three-day session will review, facilitate exchange, and bring about substantive ideas that will reinforce cooperation between the two countries.

During the opening ceremony, the head of the Namibian delegation and Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda, said Namibia and Angola continue to enjoy excellent and cordial bilateral relations, dating back to the liberation struggle. 

The 147th IPU Assembly is set to convene in Luanda, Angola, from October 23 to 27, 2023.

This global gathering will bring together parliamentarians, partner organisations, and experts under the theme "Parliamentary Action for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions."

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 16, the Assembly aims to strengthen governance structures, enhance public institutions, and address global crises.