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President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the president’s official residence in Pretoria.
- President Ramaphosa hosted Namibian President Nandi-Ndaitwah in Pretoria, strengthening South Africa-Namibia relations.
- Discussions focused on mutual cooperation, ongoing dialogue, and regional interests, including SADC and G20 roles.
- Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted historic ties and the importance of continued collaboration for both nations and the region.
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Mahlamba Ndlopfu official residence in Pretoria on Friday.
Speaking after a tête-à-tête, Ramaphosa said he was honoured to receive a courtesy visit from Nandi-Ndaitwah.
“It extends the friendly relations between our countries, and today we were able to cement our own personal relations. We had very good discussions and in many ways, it goes to show how close we are, South Africa and Namibia, and how we intend to extend this relationship,” he said.
Ramaphosa said he looked forward to many other occasions to discuss mutual cooperation.
“[We are] always seeking to advance the interests of both our country through mutual benefit,” he added.
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Nandi-Ndaitwah said she had assumed the position of president of Namibia on 21 March.
“I found it appropriate that as I am settling in the office, I have to visit my neighbours, South Africa included, in order to touch base and to learn. History has it also that South Africa and Namibia have a long economic and political history, and it’s very important that we maintain strengthening that cooperation.”
She said the meeting was important as Ramaphosa was preparing to assume two critical positions in the region as the incoming chair of the Southern African Development Community and the current G20 Presidency.
“I really found that it was something that was well worth me being here. We had a really good discussion. We will remain in contact, our doors are open, and we will continue to consult one another in the interest of our two people of the two countries, Africa, and the region as a whole,” Nandi-Ndaitwah added.
