Windhoek – A delegation from the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by the coordinator of the party's Discipline, Ethics and Audit Commission, Pedro Neto, is in Windhoek since Wednesday to participate in the funeral of the founder of the Namibian Nation, Sam Nujoma, whose burial is scheduled for Saturday.

The chairman of the Sagrada Esperança Foundation, Roberto de Almeida, the general secretary of the party’s female wing (OMA), Joana Tomás, and the national secretary of the party youth wing (JMPLA), Justino Capapinha, are also part of the the delegation.

The Namibian authorities are preparing the dignified State funeral for Sam Nujoma, who will be buried at the Heroes' Acre national memorial in the presence of several Heads of State and Government.

The Namibian authorities are preparing a state funeral worthy of the figure of Sam Nujoma, who will be buried at the Heroes' Acre national memorial, in the presence of several Heads of State and Government.

In this sense, while awaiting the day of burial, the body of the Founding Father of the Namibian Nation, who died at the age of 95, wakes continues to be held in several cities across the country.

The procession started in the city of Ondangwa, in the northern region of the country, and then headed to the northeast, passing through several cities, for all Namibians to pay the deserved tribute to Sam Nujoma.

The casket with the remains of Sam Nujoma returns Thursday to Windhoek for the final tribute.

The Government of Namibia carried out several activities to honour Sam Nujoma, a central figure in the fight for peace in his country.

However, preventive measures are being adopted for a dignified farewell in the presence of international individuals.

The Namibian people celebrate Sam Nujoma's legacy and ensure that his memory endures for future generations.

On Friday, his remains passed by his parents' house, in the Etunda hamlet, in Okahao constituency, in the Omusati region.

He also received tributes in Angola, given the historical relations that unite the two countries and peoples.

Historical relationship

Angola and Namibia established diplomatic relations on September 18, 1990, and both countries have embassies, as well as consulates based in their capitals, that is, in Luanda and Windhoek, respectively.

The two States have cooperation agreements in several areas, with emphasis on visa wave, defence, security, industry, trade, energy, water, fisheries, tourism and transport.

A bilateral agreement on the movement of people and goods, signed in 1992, is also in force, which provides, among other aspects, the free movement of Angolans and Namibians within a radius of 60 kilometers along the border.

The ruling parties of the two states, namely MPLA and South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) have cooperated since the liberation struggle of both peoples, who proclaimed independence in 1975 (Angola) and 1990 (Namibia).

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