Venezuela's Ambassador applauds growing bilateral relations with Namibia

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Venezuela's Ambassador to Namibia says he is proud of the trajectory of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Omar Paredes paid a courtesy call on President Nangolo Mbumba at State House earlier on Wednesday.

The recent inaugural Namibia-Venezuela Joint Commission of Cooperation meeting saw the identification of critical economic areas of interest, including mining, agriculture, and housing.

Potential products for trade from both sides identified encompass fish, beef, salt, minerals, and petroleum, among others.

Namibia affirms commitment to diplomatic relations and legacy of late President Geingob

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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 Geingob receives invitation to attend the G-77 plus China meeting

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Cuban President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel has expressed his interest in visiting Namibia to enhance and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Meanwhile, President Hage Geingob has received an invitation to attend the G-77 plus China meeting.

President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel is planning to visit Namibia in August this year, and discussions regarding the visit are currently underway between the two governments.

The specific details and agenda of the visit are still being worked out.

Outgoing High Commissioner of Malaysia concludes mission in Namibia

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It is imperative that Namibia and Malaysia strengthen bilateral relations to the level they were at the dawn of Namibia's independence.

This was said by President Hage Geingob during a farewell courtesy call by the outgoing High Commissioner of Malaysia, Hishamuddin Ibrahim, at State House.

The Malaysian diplomat completed his tour of duty after a seven-year posting to Namibia.

Bilateral relations between Namibia and Türkiye deepens

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Bilateral relations between Namibia and Türkiye have been growing from strength to strength since the country opened an embassy in Windhoek in 2012.

This was said by the Deputy-Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Faustina Caley, at Türkiye's 99th independence anniversary in Windhoek.

Relations between the two countries date back to the early 1960s when Namibia's struggle for independence began.

Türkiye was one of the founding members of the UN Council for Namibia.