New Era, 08/07/2014

Promote economic diplomacy

President Hifikepunye Pohamba with some of the heads of mission during the Heads of Mission Conference underway in Swakopmund. The conference is being hosted under the theme "Enhancing Economic Diplomacy in Pursuance of Namibia's Foreign Policy.”
By Eveline de Klerk
SWAKOPMUND -  The successful implementation of the policy on economic diplomacy demands a critical analysis and deep understanding of the dynamics of international trade and commerce, says President Hifikepunye Pohamba.
 
Pohamba made the statement when he officially opened the 7th five-day Heads of Mission Conference currently underway in Swakopmund.
 
The conference, which is being attended by Namibian diplomats, consuls and former diplomats, has the theme “Enhancing Economic  Diplomacy in Pursuance of Namibia’s Foreign Policy.”
 
Currently Namibia has 28 diplomatic missions abroad and is represented by 34 honorary consuls in various countries.
 
The aim of the conference is to give heads of mission an opportunity to review the implementation of Namibia’s foreign policy and adopt other policy documents that will further enhance efficiency of foreign services. Read More....