Cuban–Namibian relations

Cuban-Namibian relations date back to the Namibian War of Independence when Cuba politically, militarily and diplomatically supported the Namibian rebel organization and future ruling party, South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) against the military of Apartheid South Africa. [ [http://www.radiohc.cu/ingles/noticias/julio05/5julio/cuba7.htm Cuba-Namibia Joint Commission Meeting Kicks off in Havana] , Radio Habana, Cuba, 5 July 2005] Since independence, Namibia and Cuba have held joint meetings every two years for Economic, Scientific-Technical and Commercial Cooperation. In 2005, it was reported that 1,460 Cuban professionals had worked in Namibia, including 208 in 2005. [ [http://www.radiohc.cu/ingles/noticias/julio05/5julio/cuba7.htm Cuba-Namibia Joint Commission Meeting Kicks off in Havana] , Radio Habana, Cuba, 5 July 2005]

Visits

In June 2008, Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Theo-Ben Gurirab, visited Cuba. In return, Cuban first deputy foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Padilla visited Namibia at the end of the same month, during which time he met with several high level politicians including Gurirab, Lempy Lucas, Joel Kaapanda, past President Sam Nujoma and current President Hifikepunye Pohamba. During the meetings, each side agreed to continue strengthening bilateral relations. [ [http://www.economist.com.na/content/view/6489/54/ Cuban minister on solidarity visit, pledges continued support] in The Namibian Economist, 20 June, 2008]

ee also

* Angola-Cuba relations
* Angolan-Namibian relations

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