Windhoek, Namibia – Namibian President Hage Geingob welcomed Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez to the country on Tuesday for a two-day state visit.
In a speech, Geingob said that Namibia and Cuba had a “historic and strong bond of friendship” that was forged during Namibia’s struggle for independence. He said that Cuba had provided Namibia with “invaluable” support during that time, including sending doctors and military personnel to help the country.
Geingob also said that Namibia and Cuba had a “shared vision” for the future, and that they were committed to working together to promote peace, security, and development in Africa and around the world.
Díaz-Canel said that he was “honored” to be in Namibia, and that he was “committed to working with President Geingob to strengthen the bonds of friendship between our two countries.”
The two presidents discussed a number of issues during their meeting, including bilateral cooperation in the areas of healthcare, education, and trade. They also discussed the situation in Cuba, and the ongoing economic blockade imposed by the United States.
Geingob and Díaz-Canel also attended the 33rd Heroes Day Commemoration in Windhoek. The event commemorates the Namibian people who died fighting for independence.
At the end of his visit, Díaz-Canel said that he was “confident” that the two countries would continue to work together to build a “better future” for their people.
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