Amupanda wants closer relations with Indonesia

OGONE TLHAGE WINDHOEKWindhoek mayor Job Amupanda says he is keen to see more cultural, sports and infrastructure exchanges between Namibia and Indonesia.He made the remarks during a courtesy call by the Indonesian ambassador to Namibia, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo.Amupanda said Indonesia has been working with the City on cultural exchanges throughout the years.“We have been working together on the aspect of culture; we have succeeded, now we must move to sports,” Amupanda said.The mayor also expressed his wish to see more assistance from Indonesia in infrastructure development.According to him, Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital - which is home to 11 million residents - has insight that Windhoek could benefit from.Development“Infrastructure is very important to us and we intend to work together on infrastructure development; we would develop from a city-to-city partnership,” Amupanda said.He urged Pratignyo to prioritise Indonesia’s relationship with Africa.Pratignyo for his part was proud of Namibia and Indonesia’s relationship.On a previous occasion, he had stressed his desire for increased trade.“I hope that during my tenure in Namibia, the relationship between Indonesia and Namibia will be stronger and more agreements and cooperation will be established,” he said during his first briefing as ambassador to Namibia.Namibia and Indonesia’s relationship dates back to 1991 when diplomatic relations were established on 31 May of that year.

Amupanda wants closer relations with Indonesia

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Namibian Sun 2025-07-18

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