President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has paid tribute to former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, highlighting his efforts to strengthen Namibia-Zambia relations.
Nandi-Ndaitwah, who served as both prime minister and deputy minister of international relations during that time, said Lungu consistently worked to deepen cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
“The passing on of former president Lungu is deeply felt by the Namibian people, who have forged strong bonds of friendship with the Zambian people over many decades,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said in a condolence message on Friday.
Lungu, who died at the age of 68 on Thursday, led Zambia for six years from 2015, losing the 2021 election to current president Hakainde Hichilema.
“During this period of profound sorrow for the Zambian nation, I wish to assure the sister Republic of Zambia and its people that the Namibian people stand with you in grief,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
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