President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the inauguration of Namibia’s President-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Nandi-Ndaitwah will make history when she is inaugurated as that Southern African country’s first female President on Friday.
“The inauguration, which coincides with Namibia’s 35th Independence Day, will take place… at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek.
“The President’s attendance of the inauguration of the President-elect and the current Vice-President will provide an opportunity to reaffirm the strategic nature of the cordial bilateral relations between South Africa and Namibia, and further consolidate bilateral relations between the two countries," Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said on Thursday, at a briefing on the President's upcoming events.
The spokesperson explained that the two countries enjoy “excellent bilateral relations” because of the “deep fraternal and historic relationship cemented during the fight against colonialism and apartheid”.
“Namibia’s stability and interrelated ties with South Africa make the country a natural strategic partner, not only in the Southern African Development Community but also in the broader African Union context and globally.
“President Ramaphosa is looking forward to working closely with the new President of Namibia and government to advance mutual political economic interests and the integration of the African continent.
“Both countries pursue Africa’s renewal, South-South cooperation and the promotion of a rules based international system,” Magwenya said. – SAnews.gov.za
