High Commissioner Emmanuel Hategeka, on Friday, January 31, presented his letters of credence to Nangolo Mbumba, President of Namibia, accrediting him as the High Commissioner of Rwanda with residence in Pretoria. According to the Embassy of Rwanda in South Africa, he conveyed warm greetings from His Excellency Paul Kagame and expressed his desire to strengthen bilateral ties between Rwanda and Namibia. Rwanda and Namibia share a strong bilateral relationship, underscored by various agreements, official visits, and benchmarking initiatives aimed at mutual development. In 2018, Rwanda and Na

High Commissioner Emmanuel Hategeka, on Friday, January 31, presented his letters of credence to Nangolo Mbumba, President of Namibia, accrediting him as the High Commissioner of Rwanda with residence in Pretoria. According to the Embassy of Rwanda in South Africa, he conveyed warm greetings from His Excellency Paul Kagame and expressed his desire to strengthen bilateral ties between Rwanda and Namibia. Rwanda and Namibia share a strong bilateral relationship, underscored by various agreements, official visits, and benchmarking initiatives aimed at mutual development. In 2018, Rwanda and Namibia signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to promote trade and boost the tourism and hospitality industries in the region. This agreement facilitates air connectivity between the two nations, enhancing economic and cultural exchanges. On September 21, 2022, the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focusing on knowledge-sharing programs between the Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) and Namibia's Road Authority (NRA). This collaboration aims to improve road maintenance technologies and overall infrastructure development. In August 2019, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame undertook a three-day state visit to Namibia. During this visit, both nations expressed a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, and development. From March 26 to 30, 2023, the Chairperson of the National Council of Namibia, Right Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, visited Rwanda. He engaged with Rwandan parliamentary leaders to discuss the functioning of both parliaments and explore ways to enhance parliamentary diplomacy. During his 2023 visit, Right Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha emphasized the importance of learning from other parliaments. ALSO READ: Namibian Delegation Visits Rwanda for Benchmarking Session This visit facilitated the exchange of best practices and the strengthening of parliamentary functions between the two nations. On December 4, 2024, President Paul Kagame extended his congratulations to Namibian President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her successful election and decisive victory, calling it “a clear testament to the trust of the people of Namibia.” These initiatives reflect the deepening ties between Rwanda and Namibia, highlighting their shared commitment to collaboration and mutual growth.

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