The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, has motivated a budget of over N$964 million in the National Assembly.

The bulk of the budget is earmarked for development projects.

Dr. Mushelenga stated that this allocation will fund crucial capital projects both at diplomatic missions abroad and at the headquarters in Windhoek.

He also highlighted the completion of the Namibia International Women's Peace Centre. 

Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, observed a minute of silence in solidarity with the people of Palestine, calling on the international community to act.