Lukashenko congratulates Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on winning Namibian presidential election

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on winning the presidential election in Namibia. This was reported by BELTA with reference to the press service of the head of state.

The results of the vote indicate a high level of trust among compatriots in the country's development course, which is being pursued by the South West Africa People's Organization party and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah personally, the Belarusian leader noted.

According to the President, Belarus fondly remembers her official visit in October 2016 as Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia.

"I am confident that with your knowledge of the potential of the Belarusian economy, personal involvement and extensive political experience, we will be able to take the interstate dialogue to a qualitatively new level," Alexander Lukashenko emphasized.

The head of state confirmed his interest in transforming the significant potential of bilateral partnership, including in such sectors as industry, agricultural mechanization, food security, science and education, into joint mutually beneficial projects.

"I will be glad to meet with you to discuss ways to intensify Belarusian-Namibian cooperation," the President noted.

Alexander Lukashenko wished Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitweh good health and success in his responsible government post.