Staff Reporter
THE Namibian Presidency has denied reports suggesting that certain ambassadorial appointments and redeployments were conducted in secrecy. This perception is misplaced and incorrect.
Jonas Mbambo, press secretary within the Namibian Presidency, said that, in line with established diplomatic practice, heads of mission are commissioned once, after which they may be redeployed from one posting to another, either directly or following administrative processes at home.
“Diplomatic processes, including the receipt of agreements and the presentation of Letters of Credence, differ from one host country to another. While some heads of mission have already presented their Letters of Credence, others are still awaiting the completion of these formalities. It was therefore considered appropriate to issue a collective announcement once the process had sufficiently progressed,” Mbambo said.
He added that it is also noteworthy that a number of heads of mission have already publicly shared their diplomatic engagements, including the presentation of their Letters of Credence, through official channels and social media platforms.
“This reflects the routine and visible nature of these deployments and underscores that there has been no intention to conceal or withhold information,” Mbambo concluded.
PICTURED: Press Secretary of the Namibian Presidency, Jonas Mbambo. Photo: Namibian Presidency
