The Ambassador of Cuba to Namibia, Sidenio Acosta on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob to brief him about the activities the embassy has been carrying out to cement bilateral cooperation with Namibia.

In a statement by the presidency shared with the media on Tuesday, President Geingob emphasised the need to continue to strengthen solidarity and cooperation between the two nations in order to advance shared prosperity.

He stressed that Cuba will remain a special friend of Namibia for the indelible role the Cuban people played during the liberation struggle of the country.

“The Cuban people assisted Namibians to free themselves, and without any expectations, which is praiseworthy, the support for Cuba against external interference was a matter of principle, and Namibia would remain on the side of the Cuban people against the blockade,” said Geingob.

Ambassador Acosta carried a special message of condolences to Geingob from President Miguel Diaz-Canel on the passing of former deputy prime minister, Marco Hausiku, who died on 26 August 2021 at the age of 67 due to post COVID-19 complications.

“We thank you for the consistent support rendered by Namibia to the Cuban people in different multilateral forums, including through the United Nations,” said Acosta.

Geingob said the passing of Hausiku was saddening for many Namibians because the late Hausiku exemplified the values of unity, commitment and service with humility.

Providing an update about the efforts of the Cuban government to fight COVID-19, Acosta highlighted cooperation in urban planning and Cuban support to develop the medical supplies sector in Namibia through manufacturing capabilities.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency