Lagos- The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, on Monday congratulated the people of Namibia for participating in the country’s Nov. 28 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Kerry made the commendation in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos by the Africa Regional Media Hub of the U.S. Department of State.
“The United States congratulates the people of Namibia for exercising their democratic right to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections on Nov. 28.
“Namibia has once again demonstrated its commitment to an open electoral process and respect for presidential term limits.
“We applaud the active participation of Namibia’s political parties, civil society, and citizens in shaping an inclusive discussion throughout the campaign.
“The extraordinary participation among first-time voters and women candidates reflects the progress that Namibia has made and the commitment of the Namibian people to a democratic future,’’ the statement said.
According to the statement, the U.S. and Namibia currently share a strong partnership.
It expressed the government’s plan to work with Namibia in strengthening her healthcare systems, counter threats to her ecosystems as well as promote peace and security in the region.
The statement said the U.S. scribe also disclosed the government’s plan to ensure the protection of the human rights of Namibia’s citizens, especially the most vulnerable in the society.
“The U.S. looks forward to continuing our partnership with the new Namibian Government and the people of Namibia,’’ it said. (NAN)