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Namibia extends her heartfelt gratitude to the government and people of India for the 30 000 doses Covishield vaccine donation. Your donation will make a big difference in our fight against the virus. #VaccineMaitri @MeAIndia @IndiainNamibia @DrSJaishankar @IndianDiplomacy
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Statement on the situation in Zimbabwe
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Dear All,.Apply for fully funded scholarships for PhD and Master’s Programmes under the Pan-African University. Follow this link:
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VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT: SADC is currently recruiting for 18 positions and is inviting suitably qualified and experienced citizens of SADC to apply. For further details on the positions, job profiles and SADC Application Form, kindly follow the link:
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MEDIA RELEASE: Namibia nominates Cuban Medical Brigade for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
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Media Release on the Security Situation in Ukraine
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Vacancy Announcement at the UN Secretariat!! Kindly follow the link for the positions and application procedures:.
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MEDIA RELEASE:THE GOVERNMENT OF NAMIBIA ON KILLING OF NAMIBIANS BY .BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCES (BDF)
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GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA CALLS FOR THE UNCONDITIONAL LIFTING OF ALL ILLEGAL ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE
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NOTICE: To all Namibian citizens currently in Ukraine and require consular support, kindly contact the Namibian Embassies in Russia, Germany and Austria at the following email addresses and contact numbers.
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Namibia calls on the United Nations Security Council and the International Community to ensure that the provisional measures ordered by the ICJ are fully implemented. In the face of the ongoing unprecedented carnage in Gaza, disproportionately.
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Namibia has been elected to the the Executive Board of UNESCO For the period of 2019 to 2023. H.E. Albertus Aochamub, Namibia AMBR to France and Unesco thanked all the countries that supported Namibia during this campaign. #Unesco #Namibia #Multilateralism.
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Dear All, Kindly see the following vacancies available at the World Tourism Orgnanization (UNWTO). Follow the link: and follow the Online UNWTO Personal History Form
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NAMIBIA RESPONSE ON DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD. The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has been following with great concern the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia and Chancellor of the University of Namibia officially Launched the Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at the University of Namibia, Main Campus.
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H.E Dr Nangolo Mbumba participated in the High Level Side Event on Africa’s #BlueEconomy on the margins of the #AUSummit2020. Speaking alongside @JustinTrudeau and @antonioguterres @OfficialMbumba highlighted the importance Namibia attaches to the Blue Economy.
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The Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister extends deepest condolences to the @MoFA_ZW on the untimely passing on of their Minister, Hon. Dr. Sibusiso B. Moyo, who was a true friend of Namibia. We salute this great son of Africa.
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On 12 Sep 2020, Namibia was the grateful recipient of a donation of medical supplies, manufactured in Egypt, to strengthen our health system response to COVID19. Egypt’s Amb HE Amr Abdelwareth joined by officials from MHSS&MIRCO at HKIA to receive the donation 🙏shukraan! Egypt
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Namibia notes, with regret, that the ICJ has not ordered Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza. As a State that subscribes to the rule of international law, Namibia respects the ruling of the ICJ, but deems it as a missed opportunity by the.
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Hon. @Netumbondaitwah DPM/Minister @MIRCO_NAMIBIA is considered as one of the outstanding African Women. This is contained in the book “She Stands for Peace: 20 years, 20 journeys” which was launched on 8 Feb 2020 on the margins of the #AUSummit2020 in Addis.
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MALICIOUS VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA ATTACKING MY PERSON (DPM/MINISTER)
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On 28 September 2021, Her Excellency Julia Chanduru-Imene, presented her Letters of Credence to H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, accrediting her as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia to the Swiss Confederation.
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The Government of Namibia, through MIRCO and the UNAM, signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 12 April 2022, for the parties to cooperate in the field of education, training and research in International Relations and Diplomacy.
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Public Notice on the use of ID’s between Namibia and Botswana.
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and Hon. Dr Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, signed the Rules of Procedure Governing Meetings of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC). 1/2
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His Excellency Mr. Brahim Ghali, President of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, arrived in the Republic of Namibia yesterday afternoon to pay a State Visit from 27-29 May 2018.
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A delegation from the CMI (Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation) from Finland was warmly welcomed by a team from the Namibia’s International Women’s Peace Centre and the MIRCO to discuss collaboration on women, peace and security.
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MEDIA RELEASE: NAMIBIA REITERATES CONDEMNATION AGAINST ISRAEL FOR THE KILLING OF CIVILIANS AND FORCIBLE DISPLACEMENTS OF PALESTINIANS IN GAZA
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H.E. Sidenio Acosta Aday, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Namibia, paid a farewell courtesy call on Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister on Tuesday. H.E. Acosta Aday thanked the Hon. DPM/Minister for Namibia’s support & solidarity extended to Cuba.
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Namibia and South Africa to host a virtual side event in partnership with the State of Palestine on “the importance of upholding the principles of self-determination & non-discrimination – justice for the Palestinian people”.
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The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela conferred the Fransisco de Miranda Order in its First Class to Founding President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma and DPM Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
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VP Nangolo Mbumba, accompanied by Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, are attending the official State Funeral of the late President of #Tanzania,H.E Dr John Pombe Joseph Magufuli taking place at Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma on 22 March 2021.VP is representing H.E President @hagegeingob.
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On behalf of the Government of Namibia, Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, DPM & Minister @MIRCO_NAMIBIA welcomed a donation of USD120 000 from the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil, which was handed over by H.E. Vivian Loss Sanmartin, Brazil’s Ambassador to Namibia
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The Inaugural Session of the Namibia-Venezuela Joint Commission of Cooperation (JCC) which is scheduled to take place on 2-3 March 2023, commenced today in Windhoek with the Meeting of Senior Officials from Governments of the two countries.
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On 1 February 2021, Ambassador Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, presented her Letter of Commission by which His Excellency @hagegeingob has accredited her as High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia to the Republic of Ghana.
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MEDIA RELEASE: AU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ELECTS PROF. KENNETH.KAMWI MATENGU AS PRESIDENT OF THE PAN-AFRICAN.UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
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The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) staged a peaceful demonstration on Monday, 28 May 2018, in solidarity with the people of Western Sahara.
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MEDIA RELEASE: NAMIBIA EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT WITH THE PEOPLE .OF CUBA IN THE DEFENCE FOR THEIR REVOLUTION
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The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation invites the Namibian public to attend the 4th session of the Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Lecture Series, to be held on the 28th February 2019, at 18:00, at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.
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On 22 September 2021, Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended a lunch organized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore for members of the Forum on Small States. The Forum was established under the leadership of Singapore twenty nine years ago.
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Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama arrived in Windhoek on his maiden official visit. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with @netumbondaitwah
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On Thursday, 06 July 2023, Hon. Netumbo Nandi – Ndaitwah attended the UNESCO event entitled,”HERStory: Heroines in the Liberation Struggles in Southern Africa” in Maputo, Mozambique. 1/4
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Oral Statement by Hon. Yvonne Dausab on the Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel inthe Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem at the ICJ. Follow link for the statement:
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, DPM and Minister in conversation with the Permanent Observer of the Palestinian Observer Mission to the UN, H.E Riyad Mansour in the margins of the ongoing NAM Ministerial Meeting in Uganda.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has advertised international professional vacancies. Applicants should apply for the vacancies on the WHO recruitment platform directly at
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H.E. Mr. Gabriel Sinimbo, High Commissioner of Namibia to India, signed, on behalf of NamPol, on 20 July 2022, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Fields of Academic Cooperation with Dr. S.O. Junare, Director of the Indian National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).
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On 26 February 2021, H.E. Mr. Prashant Agrawal, High Commissioner of India to Namibia paid a courtesy call on Amb. Penda A. Naanda, Executive Director of MIRCO. The two Ambassadors discussed issues of mutual interests on bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
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THE MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION PRESENTS: . PUBLIC ADDRESS BY: HIS EXCELLENCY MR. BRAHIM GHALI, PRESIDENT OF THE SAHARAWI ARAB DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC .
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitawah, DPM and Minister @MIRCO_NAMIBIA together with her counterpart @DrSJaishankar External Affairs Minister of India, concluded the 1st Session of the Joint Commission of Cooperation with the Signing of the Agreed Minutes in Windhoek. #IndiaNam 🇮🇳🇳🇦
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, DPM/ Minister of the MIRCO met with Hon. Andrew Stephenson, Joint Minister of State at the Foreign Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development, in Windhoek. They discussed on several issues of mutual concern in trade & investment.
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The Meeting of the SADC Standing Committee of Senior Officials, was held on 21 June 2021, in Maputo, Mozambique, in preparation for the SADC Council of Ministers Meeting to be held on 22 June 2021.
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and H.E Sinikka Antila, EU Ambassador to Namibia; co-chaired the Namibia-European Union Political Dialogue held on 22 November 2021.
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READ:: Message of solidarity from the Government of the Republic of Namibia on the occasion of the “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People”, 29 November 2021
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MIRCO congratulates Christine Mboma on clinching a Silver Medal for 200m at the #Tokyo2021Olympics. We are equally proud of Beatrice Masilingi, for a brilliant performance in the same 200m Finals. Coach Henk Botha, Namibia and Africa thank you profoundly.
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NAMIBIA-VENEZUELA TO HOST INAUGURAL SESSION OF THE NAMIBIA-VENEZUELA JOINT COMMISSION OF COOPERATION
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Namibia and Botswana successfully concluded their 6th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC), which took place virtually from 16th – 18th February 2021.
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To improve hygiene in #COVID19 crisis, @NamibiaUK is delighted to have supported the donation of 3000 bars of soap to the poorest people of #Namibia by @PhoenixCUni through our Welsh Consul @JudithHall99 & @unam_na & @HubCymruAfrica @cardiffuni
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At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Carlos Rafael Faría Tortosa, Minister of People´s Power of Foreign Relations of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, DPM & Minister @MIRCO is currently in Caracas, Venezuela on a working visit, from 18-21 December 2022.
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Namibia Green Hydrogen Investment Forum, 18 May 2022, Paris, France.
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The Senior Officials’ Meeting of the 4th Session of the Ghana-Namibia Joint Commission of Cooperation opened in Accra, Ghana on 18 April 2022.
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Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) handed over 340 cases of its World Premium Beer, Windhoek Lager to MIRCO on 01 March 2022, for distribution to all Namibian Embassies across the globe, in celebration of Namibia’s 32nd Independence Day celebrations.
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Namibians from all walks of life and Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Namibia gathered at the Parliament Gardens on 25 May 2023,to celebrate Africa Day and the 60th Anniversary since the establishment of the OAU/AU .Read more on:
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, accompanied by Hon. Lucia Iipumbu, Minister of @MinistryofIT; Ms. Nangula Uaandja, CEO of NIPDB; and H.E. Gabriel Sinimbo, High Commissioner of Namibia to India; 1/4
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The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, today the 29th October 2021, held a surprise birthday for Honourable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation is attending the 40th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council that is underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 02 – 03 February 2022. 1/5
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H.E. Feral Oruçkaptan, Ambassador of the Republic of TURKIYE, paid a courtesy call, on Amb. Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Wednesday, 15 February 2023.
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MEDIA STATEMENT: NAMIBIA WELCOMES AUSTRALIA’S DECISION TO REVERSE THE RECOGNITION OF WEST JERUSALEM AS ISRAELI’S CAPITAL
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H.E Nangolo Mbumba, Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia, presented the country report of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on Youth Unemployment to the African Peer-Review Forum of Heads of State and Govt of the AU, in Adis Ababa on 08 Feb 2020.
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*Public Invite*. Join us in commemorating Africa Day and the 60th Anniversary of the African Union. You can also tune in live on @MIRCO_NAMIBIA and @NBCDigitalNews Facebook Page.
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In addressing the @_AfricanUnion theme of the year #silencingtheguns @auyouthenvoy_ Aya Chebbe highlights the role of her office in integrating issues facing young into the continental development agenda. #9thTheoBenGurirabLecture
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MEDIA RELEASE: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MULTILATERALISM AND .DIPLOMACY FOR PEACE
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MEDIA RELEASE: NAMIBIA CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AGAINST PALESTINIANS IN EAST .JERUSALEM
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation chaired the Virtual Extraordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation on Friday, 10 March 2023.
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Government of Malta donates 500 tons of potatoes to Namibia
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Hon. Netumbo Nandi -Ndaitwah, DPM & Minister @MIRCO_NAMIBIA delivered the inaugural speech as the Guest of Honour for the 17th CII Exim Bank Conclac on India - Africa growth partnership taking place from the 19 - 20 July 2022.
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As victims of institutionalised and systemic racism until three decades ago, the government of Namibia express deep outrage and condemn the brutal murder of George Floyd by US Police.
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MIRCO invites the 🇳🇦 public to watch and engage with the 8th session of the Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Lecture Series, to be held on the 23/09/2020,@ 3- 5 pm, on FB live. The theme is: Global health diplomacy:.How can small states play a meaningful role in global health diplomacy?”
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Congratulations to Hon. @Netumbondaitwah on her re-appointment as DPM and Min. of MIRCO. The MIRCO family equally congratulates Hon. Jenelly Matundu on her new appointment as Deputy Minister of MIRCO. The two were inaugurated on the 23rd March 2020
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The Ministry is pleased to announce that, Meatco’s first consignment of the Namibian beef from the Northern Communal Areas has arrived at Tema port in Accra- Ghana.
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In April, the Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies will open its doors with several short courses, namely, Introduction to International Relations; Management of International Relations; Introduction of Namibia Foreign Policy; Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette;.
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Hon. Jenelly Matundu, DM @MIRCO_NAMIBIA, on 15 March 24, leading the Namibian delegation to the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council, which will consider the draft report on the preparation for the election of senior leadership of the AU Commission in February 25.
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MEDIA STATEMENT… NAMIBIA’S POSITION ON THE FAILURE BY THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL TO GRANT THE STATE OF PALESTINE FULL UNITED NATIONS MEMBERSHIP
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Hon Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, DPM and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, accompanied by H.E. Emilia Ndinealo Mkusa, Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.
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Hon. Jenelly Matundu, Deputy Minister of MIRCO and guest of honour at India@75 congratulates HE Prashant Agrawal, High Commissioner of India to Namibia on India’s 75th anniversary. Gratifying to see how well India’s cooperation with Namibia has progressed. Happy Birthday India!
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Honourable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO), addressed Members of the Diplomatic Corps, accredited to Namibia, at the annual diplomatic briefing held this morning, 10 February 2023 in Windhoek.
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Ambr Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Executive Director of MIRCO handed over face shields that were collected by our respective missions in Germany and the UK to the Ministry of Health and Social Services for COVID-19 Humanitarian Relief.
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MIRCO invites the public to watch & engage on Friday,30/10/2020 the 9th Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Lecture Series session under the theme 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325; on Women, Peace and Security. Tune in Live at:
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The Government of the Republic of Namibia, as Chair of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, convened the 25th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO), from 20 to 21 July, 2023 in Windhoek, Namibia.
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H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Vice-President of the Republic of Namibia, is participating in the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement, from 19 to 20 January 2024, Kampala, Uganda.
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On Monday, 10 May 2021, Ambassador Lebbius Tangeni Tobias presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania at State House, in Dodoma.
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Vacancy Announcement at the UN Secretariat!!.Kindly follow the link for the positions and application procedures:. See thread.
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MEDIA STATEMENT… Namibia concerned with the developments in the Middle East
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On 09 August 2022, H.E. Mr. Asser Asser Kapere, High Commissioner of Namibia to Botswana also accredited to SADC led the Namibian Delegation to the Southern African Development Community.(SADC) Standing Committee of Senior Officials & Finance Committee meetings in Kinshasa, DRC.
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