Namibia strengthens Bilateral Cooperation with Cuba at first Intergovernmental Commission Session

Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Cuba, highlighting the long-standing friendship between the two nations and their determination to translate this partnership into tangible economic outcomes. This was agreed during the inaugural session of the Namibia-Cuba Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (IGCBC) in Havana, Cuba. Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma AshipalaMusavyi, led the delegation and expressed appreciation for Cuba’s hospitality and enduring solidarity.

“As Namibians, and indeed as Africans, we remain eternally grateful to our Cuban brothers and sisters for their sacrifices and selflessness. Under the leadership of the late Commanderin-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, Cuba answered the call to support our fight against colonialism and for independence,” said Minister Ashipala-Musavyi.

The minister reaffirmed Namibia’s solidarity with the Cuban people, who continue to endure the unjust economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America (USA). She also called for the creation of innovative initiatives to support mutual growth between Cuba and Namibia, particularly in a period marked by heightened global geopolitical tensions and rising trade protectionism. She stressed that Cuba’s full participation in global markets is essential for its economic stability and advocated for its removal from the list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism.