United States (US) ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield visited Namibia for a two-day event, culminating in the grand opening of the new embassy compound in Windhoek on Thursday.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a significant milestone in the enduring relationship between the United States and Namibia, she said.
The visit started with Thomas-Greenfield’s visit to the Katutura Health Centre.
“Our visit to the Katutura Health Centre underscores the strong partnership between the United States and Namibian governments,” she said.
“It highlights the progress through the President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief initiative, supporting sustainable access to health, comprehensive HIV prevention, and treatment support.”
Following this, Thomas-Greenfield held discussions with international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
“Our commitment to Namibia’s continued growth and development is unwavering,” she said.
“Together, we will work to ensure communities are as resilient as this compound itself.”
The event featured performances by Ethnix, The Collective Choir, Gazza, and dancing by Native Pride Productions.
In her speech, the ambassador highlighted the significant contributions of over 2 000 Namibians to the construction of the embassy, with a focus on empowering women and offering workers financial training.
The United States Agency for International Development Namibia and Chevron signed an agreement in which Chevron committed US$300 000 (about N$5,7 million) to potable water and nutrition gardens, along with an additional US$55 000 (about N$1 million) for emergency drought relief targeting vulnerable women and children.
Speaking at the same event was US ambassador to Namibia Randy Berry, who acknowledged the contributions of individuals and organisations to the new embassy.
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