The Namibian Cabinet has approved the establishment of diplomatic relations with seven new countries.
The significant move is expected to bolster Namibia’s international standing, expand trade opportunities, and enhance cooperation on various global issues.
The countries include Belize, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Federal Democratic Republic of St. Kitts and Nevis, and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
This decision, submitted by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, aligns with the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The primary aim is to foster friendly relations and enhance economic and political cooperation between Namibia and the aforementioned nations.
“Cabinet approved the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Namibia and the above-mentioned countries, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,” said the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus.
She further explained that the Cabinet has tasked The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation with driving the diplomatic efforts forward, which are expected to open new avenues for collaboration in various sectors.
“Cabinet directed the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation to develop friendly relations and promote economic and political cooperation between the Republic of Namibia and the above-mentioned countries,” she said.
