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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>President of Finland, Sauli Niinisto\u0308, is set to make state visits to South Africa and Namibia from April 25 to 28, 2023. During his visit to South Africa, President Niinisto\u0308 will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss various topics such as the geopolitical situation, global challenges like climate change and food security, and the bilateral relations between Finland and South Africa. The two Presidents will also participate in a discussion event about the countries\u2019 joint opportunities to use smart, safe, and sustainable solutions for promoting sustainable growth.<\/p>\n

On April 26, President Niinisto\u0308 will give a speech and interact with students at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, where he will discuss how to respond to common challenges in the era of shifting geopolitics. The President will also meet with local foreign policy experts.<\/p>\n

On April 27, President Niinisto\u0308 will travel to Windhoek, Namibia, where he will meet with President Hage G. Geingob to discuss the global political situation, global challenges, and the bilateral relations between Finland and Namibia. The President\u2019s program will also include a wreath-laying ceremony at the Heroes\u2019 Acre monument.<\/p>\n

On April 28, the second day of the state visit to Namibia, President Niinisto\u0308 will meet with the Prime Minister of Namibia, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, and the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Peter Hitjitevi Katjavivi. He will also participate in a business seminar to be held in Windhoek, where he will be accompanied by a business delegation comprising representatives from various business sectors.<\/p>\n

President Niinisto\u0308\u2019s last visit to South Africa was in 2013 when he attended the memorial service for President Nelson Mandela. The previous presidential visit from Finland to Namibia was made by President Halonen in 2011. This visit is expected to strengthen the ties between Finland and the two African countries and provide opportunities for cooperation and growth.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Namibia. President of Finland, Sauli Niinisto\u0308, is set to make state visits to South Africa and Namibia from April 25 to 28, 2023. 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