Windhoek, March 22 (RHC)-- Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero concluded his visit to Namibia this Saturday with a tribute to those who fought for national independence and continued his journey to Equatorial Guinea.

Before bidding farewell, the Cuban head of government and his entourage visited the Heroes' Acre and laid wreaths at the resting place of San Nujoma, Namibia's first president, and former president Hage G. Geingob.

"It is of great significance for us to be here," said Marrero, who recalled that both figures were close friends of Cuba and distinguished themselves by their displays of solidarity and affection toward the people of the Caribbean nation.

The Cuban prime minister attended the official inauguration ceremony of the country's first female president, Nandi-Ndaitwah, who leads the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) party.

After the ceremony, the president spoke with the Cuban head of government, and both agreed to begin a new phase in strengthening economic, trade, and cooperation relations.
Marrero also met with a group of Cuban collaborators and members of the Cuban diplomatic mission.

"Each of them is an ambassador of Cuba in the country where they work. We are very grateful for their noble mission," he emphasized during the meeting.

The prime minister continued his trip with an official visit to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, a nation with which diplomatic relations were established more than half a century ago and with which close ties of cooperation are maintained, according to the government's account in X.