US ambassador tours southern towns
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United States ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, completed a five-day tour of Namibia’s southern coastal region, visiting Oranjemund, the Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park and Lüderitz from 13 to 17 May.
The trip was aimed at bolstering economic ties and highlighting ongoing conservation efforts between the United States and Namibia, a media statement issued by the embassy stated.
“I am thankful to have had the opportunity to spend the last week getting to know the communities and national parks of Namibia’s southern coastal regions. In conversations with political and business leaders, conservation experts, scientists and entrepreneurs, it’s clear there is tremendous opportunity and potential. And, as always, I was welcomed with the same generous Namibian hospitality I’ve come to know well. I look forward to the next great visit,” Berry said in summarising his first familiarisation trip to the //Karas Region.
During his visit to Oranjemund, Berry met with the town’s mayor Elias Kasemba, and members of the town council. They discussed the growing economic opportunities in the region, emphasising the mining sector's vital role in Namibia’s economy.
He also visited the Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park, Halifax Island, the historic site of Kolmanskop and Lüderitz.
The trip was aimed at bolstering economic ties and highlighting ongoing conservation efforts between the United States and Namibia, a media statement issued by the embassy stated.
“I am thankful to have had the opportunity to spend the last week getting to know the communities and national parks of Namibia’s southern coastal regions. In conversations with political and business leaders, conservation experts, scientists and entrepreneurs, it’s clear there is tremendous opportunity and potential. And, as always, I was welcomed with the same generous Namibian hospitality I’ve come to know well. I look forward to the next great visit,” Berry said in summarising his first familiarisation trip to the //Karas Region.
During his visit to Oranjemund, Berry met with the town’s mayor Elias Kasemba, and members of the town council. They discussed the growing economic opportunities in the region, emphasising the mining sector's vital role in Namibia’s economy.
He also visited the Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park, Halifax Island, the historic site of Kolmanskop and Lüderitz.
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