President Nangolo Mbumba has reassured the diplomatic community of Namibia's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and partnerships, continuing the legacy of the late President Hage Geingob. 

He highlighted Geingob's internationalist approach, which guided Namibia's foreign policy of being a friend to all and an enemy to none.

President Mbumba addressed the diplomatic corps during the New Year's greeting ceremony, held annually at State House.

President Hage Geingob says Namibia's principled stance of being a friend to all and an enemy to none should in no way be interpreted as an indication of the country assuming a docile role in the geopolitical arena.

He reiterated the position of peaceful resolution to conflicts, particularly the ongoing Russia-Ukraine as well as the Israel-Palestinian conflicts.

Namibian diplomats have a responsibility to defend their country and citizens against attacks and further negotiate better agreements that will impact the quality of life.

President Hage Geingob read the riot act to the country's Heads of Mission and Honorary Consuls when he opened the 9th session of the Heads of Mission Conference in Windhoek.

The Heads of Mission Conference is taking place at a time when there is a demand for fair multilateralism, equal partnerships, and changing geopolitics.