Staff Reporter
The Namibian Government has welcomed the removal of Cuba from the list of countries not fully cooperating with terrorism by the United States of America (USA) but is also urging Cuba’s removal from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) list.
“The placement of Cuba on the SST list is unjustified and has led to continued negative effects on Cuba, its people, and economy. The US Government is reminded of the hardship faced by the Cuban people, emanating from the unjust placement of Cuba on the SST list,” Dr. Penda Naanda, the Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, said.
Naanda emphasized that Cuba’s presence on the SST list results in ongoing limitations on international aid and trade, negatively impacting the Cuban people.
“The Government of Namibia acknowledges the efforts of the US Government and other governments in combating terrorism in the region and worldwide and calls on the US Government to remove the unilateral placement of the Republic of Cuba on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list as it does not reflect the truth,” Naanda added.
