Cunene Delegation’s Visit Strengthens Namibia-Angola Cooperation. The first official visit by a delegation from the Provincial Government of Cunene, Angola, marks a significant step in advancing cooperation and shared initiatives between Namibia and Angola.
Laura McLeod-Katjirua, Governor of the |Khomas Region, highlighted that the visit fosters productive engagement and reinforces the partnership under the existing twinning agreement.
The twinning agreement focuses on several key areas, including education, health, municipal services, economic development, agriculture, forestry, staff training, exchange programmes, modern administration, community development, trades, youth and sport, energy, water, arts and culture, tourism, environmental protection, social services, and housing. The agreement is designed to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and sustainable growth.
Gerdina Didalelwa, Governor of Cunene Province, expressed her appreciation for Namibia’s hospitality and the opportunity to strengthen ties. She emphasized that maintaining strong governance, historical, cultural, and political relationships could lead to a more robust partnership between the regions.
Governor Didalelwa noted that the visit aims to cooperate on areas outlined in the twinning agreement, which she said is essential for the people of Cunene Province.
The delegation visited several sites to better understand operations related to the agreement, including the Water Reclamation Plant, the City of Windhoek Healthcare Risk Waste Facility, the Katutura Waste Buy-Back Centre, Water Provision Projects, Rural Sanitation Projects, Agriculture Community Projects, and Farmers Support Programmes. Today, they are scheduled to tour the Independence Memorial Museum to explore Namibia’s colonial history, heritage, and culture.
