{"id":391960,"date":"2026-03-21T20:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=391960"},"modified":"2026-03-21T19:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:17:05","slug":"russian-embassy-praises-namibias-journey-to-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=391960","title":{"rendered":"Russian Embassy praises Namibia\u2019s journey to freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE Embassy of the Russian Federation in Namibia has extended its congratulations to Namibia on the country\u2019s 36th Independence Day, commending the nation\u2019s historic struggle for freedom and its progress since gaining sovereignty in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message marking the occasion, the Embassy paid tribute to the courage, resilience and sacrifice of Namibian patriots, adding that independence was the culmination of a long struggle for self-determination and a peaceful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday, Namibia preserves its heroic history while honouring its traditions and cultural heritage,\u201d the statement affirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement highlighted the role of South West Africa People\u2019s Organization (SWAPO) in leading the liberation struggle, as well as the support provided by the international community, including the former Soviet Union, during Namibia\u2019s path to independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Embassy further acknowledged Namibia\u2019s post-independence achievements, describing the country as a stable, rule-of-law state that has built strong institutions, developed its economy, and continued to improve the well-being of its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Russian Federation concluded by extending its \u201cheartfelt congratulations to Namibian friends\u201d on the 36th anniversary, reaffirming goodwill and continued relations between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo: File<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter THE Embassy of the Russian Federation in Namibia has extended its congratulations to Namibia on the country\u2019s 36th Independence Day, commending the nation\u2019s historic struggle for freedom and its progress since gaining sovereignty in 1990. 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