Yury Trutnev, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister, is visiting Namibia to discuss economic cooperation. He honored Namibia’s patriots at the Heroes’ Acre memorial and met with notable historical figures. Trutnev’s agenda includes a scheduled meeting with Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, focusing on enhancing bilateral ties.
Yury Trutnev, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Russian-Namibian Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, has commenced a working visit to Namibia. His agenda includes discussions with Namibian leaders pertaining to the enhancement of economic relations between Russia and Namibia.
Upon his arrival, Mr. Trutnev honored the memory of Namibia’s patriots by visiting the Heroes’ Acre war memorial in Windhoek, where he laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame. Additionally, he paid respects at the graves of Namibia’s first President, Sam Nujoma, and its third President, Hage Gottfried Geingob.
During a press conference, Mr. Trutnev reflected on his previous meeting with Sam Nujoma, remarking, “The first President of Namibia was the leader of the liberation movement in Namibia and gave freedom to the people of Namibia.” He acknowledged Mr. Nujoma’s remembrance of the Soviet Union’s role in Namibia’s liberation and expressed his sadness for being unable to attend the former president’s funeral, stating that he seized this opportunity to honor Mr. Nujoma’s legacy.
As part of his visit, Yury Trutnev is scheduled to meet with Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, to further discussions on trade and economic collaboration between the two nations.
In conclusion, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev’s visit to Namibia underscores the importance of Russian-Namibian relations, particularly in the realms of economic cooperation. His tributes to Namibia’s founding leaders reinforce historical ties, while meetings with government officials aim to strengthen future partnerships.
Original Source: government.ru
