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NAMIBIAN DELEGATION ATTENDS THE BRICS URBAN FUTURE FORUM TO FOSTER BILATERAL TIES

A Namibian delegation led by Ms. Jessica Hauuanga, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), comprising of the delegates from the City of Windhoek, Municipality of Swakopmund, Ongwediva Town Council, Municipality of Walvis Bay, Jollies Investment, Duneseven Medical Centre, Namibia Training Authority and Namibia University of Science and Technology, embarked on five-day visit to Moscow to meet with Russian investors members of the business community as well as municipal and government authorities to deliberate on matters related to trade and investment cooperation between Russia and Namibia.

In the course of the visit, the delegation held a Russia-Namibia Business Forum (16-17 September 2024), aiming to showcase Namibian investment opportunities and identify potential partners and took part in the BRICS Urban Future Forum (18-19 September 2024), where the delegates had an opportunity to explore the advanced technologies crucial for Smart Cities infrastructure, education, health care and comfortable urban living environment.

The Namibian delegation also held a meeting with the Roscongress Foundation and leading Russian higher education institutions to elaborate tangible steps to enhance multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Namibia.


In the photo Ms. Nonna Kagramanyan, Vice-President of "Business Russia", H.E. Mr. Clemens H. Kashuupulwa and Ms. Jessica Hauuanga, NIPDB

 

  

In the photo Namibian delegation attends the BRICS Urban Future Forum                                                                                                                        In the photo Namibian delegation at the "Business Russia" holding Russia-Namibia Business Forum

 

 

 


 

ANNOUNCEMENT: GENERAL REGISTRATION OF VOTERS 2024

To All Namibians in the Diaspora in the following countries: Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Republic Tajikistan are hereby informed that the General Voter’s Registration is scheduled to take at the Embassy of the Republic of Namibia to the Russian Federation from 3 June to 1 August 2024.

WHO CAN REGISTER?

You must:

•be a Namibian citizen

•be 18 years old or above; and

 

 to register as a voter you need proof of Identity, Age and Namibian Citizenship by producing one of the following documents:

 

•your valid green passport or New Namibian ID, or Old Namibian ID; or one of the following combinations:

•Citizenship Certificate and Old Namibian ID (if you were born outside Namibia)

•Namibian Birth Certificate and New Namibian Driver’s License

•Namibian Birth Certificate and two registered deponents

•Proof of Residency

Only original documents are allowed for identification purposes, no copies of any documents are allowed.

 

REGISTRATION POINT WILL BE FIXED AT THE FOLLOWING VENUE:

Embassy of the Republic of Namibia

2nd Kazachy Lane, 7, 119180, Moscow, Russian Federation

 

Date: 3 June 2024 – 1 August 2024

Monday – Saturday

Time: 08h00 – 19h00

 

FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES AND INFORMATION:

E-mail: info@namibian-embassy.ru

Website:  http://www.namibian-embassy.ru/

 Website: https://www.ecn.na/

 

 

ELECTIONS 2024 NOTICE

 

THE DIASPORA IS ADVISED TO TAKE NOTE OF THE DATES COMMUNICATED IN THE ELECTION CALENDER, IN PARTICULAR THE REGISTRATION AND VOTING DATES ABROAD.

https://ecn.na/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ECN_A4_Key-Electoral-Activities_2024.pdf

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AT THE LINK BELOW

https://www.ecn.na/how-to-register/

TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED NATIONAL DOCUMENTS, PLEASE VISIT THE EMBASSY DURING CONSULAR HOURS. MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY, 09H00 - 13H00

FOR ANY OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE OF ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA (ECN)

https://www.ecn.na/

 


 

NAMIBIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS THE URAL FEDERAL UNIVERSITY IN YEKATERINBURG

On 23 April 2024, H.E. Mr. Clemens Handuukeme Kashuupulwa, Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to the Russian Federation, met with the leadership of the Ural Federal University named after 1st President of the Russian Federation B. Yeltsin, to deliberate on the prospects of cooperation in the field of higher education and science and explore the University’s educational capabilities.

H.E. Mr. Kashuupulwa held discussions with Mr. Viktor Koksharov, Rector of the Ural Federal University on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Youth Forum, which has taken place from 22 to 25 April 2024 in the city of Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation.

In the photo H.E. Mr. Kashuupulwa with Mr. Koksharov, Rector of the Ural Federal University and Ms. Yevgenia Saburova, Head of the International Partnership and Communication Department of the University


 

MINISTER PEYA MUSHELENGA AND DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER YURI TRUTNEV CO-CHAIR 10TH SESSION OF THE RUSSIAN-NAMIBIAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION ON TRADE AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION

The Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and Hon. Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District of the Russian Federation, co-chaired the 10th Session of the Russian-Namibian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation on 27 March 2024 in Moscow, Russian Federation.

The parties agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, industry, health, finance, banking, geology, mining, agriculture and fisheries. They further committed to accelerating the implementation of outstanding agreed decisions.

The Ministers of Health also signed an MOU on Health and Medical Sciences.

 


 
MINISTER PEYA MUSHELENGA MEETS HIS COUNTERPART SERGEY LAVROV IN MOSCOW 
 
The Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation today held extensive and fruitful talks spanning 3 hours with the H.E. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
The two Ministers welcomed the existing warm, fraternal ties between Namibia and Russia and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit.
The talks also discussed pressing matters of international concern, wherein the two Ministers emphasized the need for just and lasting solutions to amongst other the questions of Palestine and Western Sahara.
 
    

MINISTER PEYA MUSHELENGA SIGNS BOOK OF CONDOLENCES IN MEMORY OF 22 MARCH 2024 TERRORIST ATTACK IN RUSSIA

Following the condemnation by H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia, of the senseless terrorist attack against innocent civilians at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow on 22 March 2024, the Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation today signed the book of condolences at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

 

 


ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Namibia (MIRCO) in collaboration with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has the obligation to ensure that all eligible Namibians in the diaspora participate in the democratic process of elections.

Information pertaining to the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections will be shared through the following Social Media platforms of MIRCO:

 


 




URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT

 

PASSING OF PRESIDENT GEINGOB
 

Fellow Namibians,

It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on Sunday 4 February 2024 at around 00h04 at Lady Pohamba Hospital where he was receiving medical treatment from his medical team. At his side, was his dear wife Madame Monica Geingos and his children. His medical team, as I informed the nation only yesterday has been trying its utmost best to ensure that our President recovers. Regrettably, notwithstanding the team’s spirited effort to save his life, sadly, fellow Namibians, President Geingob passed on.

For the full media release, please click the following link:  HERE

 




NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NAMIBIA AND THE FEDERATION COUNCIL OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT IN MOSCOW

Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council of the Republic of Namibia and Ms. Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation signed a Cooperation Agreement on 22 March 2023 in Moscow, Russian Federation. H.E. Clemens Handuukeme Kashuupulwa, Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to the Russian Federation witnessed the signing ceremony. In addition, Hon. Muha attended the Second International Parliamentary Conference “Russia-Africa”, held from 19 to 20 March 2023 in Moscow.

Kindly follow the link for more details.

НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫЙ СОВЕТ НАМИБИИ И СОВЕТ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ ПОДПИСАЛИ В МОСКВЕ СОГЛАШЕНИЕ О СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВЕ

22 марта 2023 года в Москве, Российская Федерация, Председатель Национального Совета Республики Намибия Достопочтенный Лукас Синимбо Муха и Председатель Совета Федерации Российской Федерации г-жа Валентина Матвиенко подписали Соглашение о сотрудничестве. Его Превосходительство Клеменс Хандуукеме Кашуупулва, Посол Республики Намибия в Российской Федерации, присутствовал на церемонии подписания. Кроме того, Достопочтенный Муха принял участие во Второй международной парламентской конференции "Россия-Африка", проходившей с 19 по 20 марта 2023 года в Москве.

Для получения более подробной информации перейдите по ссылке.

 


 

On 31 March 2023 His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, gave an exclusive interview to the Russian news agency TASS, in which he shared his expectations from his trip to St. Petersburg to participate in the Second Africa-Russia Summit, which is scheduled to take place from 26 to 29 July 2023, and outlined the current state of bilateral relations between Namibia and Russia.

Kindly follow the link for the full interview: https://tass.ru/interviews/17413863

 31 марта 2023 года Его Превосходительство Президент Республики Намибия Др. Хаге Г. Гейнгоб дал эксклюзивное интервью российскому информационному агентству ТАСС, в котором поделился своими ожиданиями от поездки в Санкт-Петербург, чтобы принять участие во Втором саммите Россия-Африка, который пройдет с 26 по 29 июля 2023 года, и рассказал о текущем состоянии двусторонних отношений между Намибией и Россией.

С полным текстом интервью можно ознакомиться по ссылкеhttps://tass.ru/interviews/17413863  


 

OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE HONORARY CONSUL OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA IN ST. PETERSBURG AND LENINGRAD REGION

On 24 March 2023, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Namibia in Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Region was inaugurated by H.E. Clemens Handuukeme Kashuupulwa, Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to the Russian Federation, who delivered congratulatory speeches on behalf of the People and the Government of the Republic of Namibia on the auspicious occasion. Mr. Evgeny D. Grigoriev, Member of the Government of St. Petersburg and Chairman of the Committee for External Relations of St. Petersburg delivered remarks on behalf of the Governor of St. Petersburg during the ceremony. Both sides highlighted that inauguration of the Honorary Consul is a significant step in development of relations between the two countries that would make contribution for the expansion of economic cooperation, attraction of investment, development of tourism and cultural exchange.

The official ceremony was attended by representatives of business, government officials, and diplomatic community in St. Petersburg.

We wish many successes to Honorary Consul Mr. Albert Beineshev.

ОФИЦИАЛЬНОЕ ВСТУПЛЕНИЕ В ДОЛЖНОСТЬ ПОЧЕТНОГО КОНСУЛА РЕСПУБЛИКИ НАМИБИЯ В САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГЕ И ЛЕНИНГРАДСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

24 марта 2023 года состоялось торжественное церемония вступление в должность Почетного консула Республики Намибия в Санкт-Петербурге и Ленинградской области, на которой с поздравительной речью от имени народа и правительства Республики Намибия по этому знаменательному событию выступил Посол Республики Намибия в Российской Федерации Е.П. Клеменс Хандуукеме Кашуупулва. Г-н Евгений Дмитриевич Григорьев, член Правительства Санкт-Петербурга и Председатель Комитета по внешним связям Санкт‑Петербурга, выступил на церемонии с речью от имени губернатора Санкт-Петербурга. Обе стороны подчеркнули, что инаугурация Почетного консула является важным шагом в развитии отношений между двумя странами и внесет вклад в расширение экономического сотрудничества, привлечение инвестиций, развитие туризма и культурного обмена.

На официальной церемонии присутствовали представители деловых кругов, государственные и дипломатические деятели Санкт-Петербурга.

Мы желаем больших успехов Почетному консулу г-ну Альберту Бейнешеву.


 

    

H.E. Clemens Handuukeme Kashuupulwa, Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to the Russian Federation, officially welcomed tour agents, tour operators as well as the business community from the tourism industry to the 1st Namibia Tourism Exhibition and Seminar that took place on 21 March 2023 at the Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in Moscow.

(grey scarf) Mrs. Angela Atlantis Rechter, Representative of Gondwana Collection Namibia and (blue suit) Ms. Anastasia Yankovich, Sales and Marketing Manager at Ethiopian Airlines conducted informative presentations on the beautiful Namibia. Tour operators and tour agents were delighted to attend the inaugural 1st Namibia Tourism Exhibition and Seminar, and were entertained by Namibian students in Moscow who delighted the crowd by showcasing Namibia's vibrant culture and dance.


Е.П. Клеменс Хандуукеме Кашуупулва, Посол Республики Намибия в Российской Федерации, официально приветствовал турагентов, туроператоров, а также представителей деловых кругов туристической отрасли на 1-й туристической выставке и семинаре по Намибии, который состоялся 21 марта 2023 года в Посольстве Республики Намибия в Москве.

(в сером шарфе) г-жа Анжела Атлантис Рехтер, представитель Gondwana Collection Namibia, и (в синем костюме) г-жа Анастасия Янкович, менеджер по продажам и маркетингу Ethiopian Airlines, провели информативные презентации о живописной Намибии. Туроператоры и турагенты с удовольствием посетили первую туристическую выставку и семинар по Намибии, где их развлекали студенты из Намибии в Москве, которые продемонстрировали яркую культуру и танцы Намибии.

     

 


 

 

 

On 7 February 2023, H.E. Clemens Handuukeme Kashuupulwa Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Namibia presented his Letter of Credence to H.E. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

During the meeting with President Ilham Aliyev after the ceremony, a wide range of views were exchanged including prospects to strengthening bilateral relations in economic, trade, education and multiple areas for mutual benefit of the two countries.
Ambassador Kashuupulwa conveyed greetings from H.E Hage Gottfried President of Republic of Namibia to President Ilham Aliyev. The two countries continue to engage and cooperate as members of the Non-Aligned Movement.
President Ilham Aliyev invited students from Namibia to study in Azerbaijan under the educational scholarships allocated by Azerbaijan to citizens of the member states of the Non-Aligned Movement.
President Ilham Aliyev extended his greetings to H.E Hage Gottfried President of Republic of Namibia.

Ambassador Kashuupulwa presents his letter of credence to H.E. Ilham Aliyev After the Ceremony, a meeting was held between Ambassador Kashuupulwa and H.E. Ilham Aliyev to exchange views on bilateral relations Group Photo L to R Ambassador Kashuupulwa,President Ilham Aliyevand Ms. M. Mweneni Shiweda, First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Namibia

7 февраля 2023 года Чрезвычайный и Полномочный Посол Республики Намибия Клеменс Хандуукеме Кашуупулва вручил Верительные грамоты Президенту Азербайджанской Республики Ильхаму Алиеву.

Во время встречи с Президентом Ильхамом Алиевым после церемонии состоялся обмен мнениями, в том числе о перспективах укрепления двусторонних отношений в экономической, торговой, образовательной и других областях к взаимной выгоде обеих стран.
Посол Кашуупулва передал Президенту Ильхаму Алиеву приветствия от Его Превосходительства Хаге Готфрида, Президента Республики Намибия. Обе страны продолжают взаимодействовать и сотрудничать как члены Движения неприсоединения.
Президент Ильхам Алиев пригласил студентов из Намибии обучаться в Азербайджане в рамках образовательных грантов, выделяемых Азербайджаном гражданам стран-членов Движения неприсоединения.
Президент Ильхам Алиев передал свои приветствия Его Превосходительству Хаге Готфриду, Президенту Республики Намибия.