Outgoing Turkish Ambassador to Namibia, Berin Tulun, bade farewell to President Hage Geingob at State House on Tuesday.

While bidding farewell, Tulun expressed a good long-standing relationship between the two countries which dates back to the liberation struggle, when Turkey was the first country from the European Union (EU) to support the Namibia Council in attaining its independence during the United Nations General Assembly through the United Nations 1975.

“I am happy to conclude my diplomatic career in Namibia as I retire after 42 years and I wish the Namibian people prosperity and unity,” said Tulun.

She noted that the two countries have embarked on various successful bilateral cooperations in the areas of education, health and wildlife protection, amongst others.

In response, Geingob said Turkey was the only country from the EU that was willing to join Namibia in attaining its independence during the assembly where Namibia was seeking to exercise its right of self-determination.

“Turkey is Namibia’s long-standing friend and was the only European country that supported Namibia. Others did not want to support the UN Namibian Council and we should never forget those who helped us,” said Geingob

Source: The Namibian Press Agency