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Page 1 of 2 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER * 59 80 Independence Avenue WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA Tel: (+264) 61 290 2615 Fax: (+264) 61 290 2344 www.cityofwindhoek.org.na MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release: THE CITY OF WINDHOEK SIGNS A FRIENDSHIP CITY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SUZHOU Tuesday, 03 rd September 2019, Windhoek, Namibia: The City of Windhoek has signed a friendship city agreement with the City of Suzhou in the People’s Republic of China, aimed at enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Namibian people, consolidate and develop friendly cooperation between the two cities. The agreement, which is valid for five years, was signed by the City of Windhoek Mayor, Cllr Muezee Kazapua and Li Yaping, Mayor of Suzhou on behalf of the two respective cities in Suzhou, China, yesterday (Monday, 02 September 2019). Speaking at the signing ceremony, His Worship, Cllr Kazapua said the agreement was a result of friendly consultations between the two cities that culminated in a Letter of in Intent which was signed by the two cities in Windhoek in August 2018. The friendship city agreement covers exchanges and cooperation between the two cities in the fields of economy, trade, science and technology, culture, education, sports, health and personnel. Cllr Kazapua further expressed his satisfaction with the fact that the two cities have agreed to cooperate on important areas, which are key drivers in municipal service delivery and local economic development. He, therefore, urged the two administrations to draw up a working program that will ensure the implementation of specific projects under the agreed areas of cooperation. Mayor Kazapua was on a working visit to Suzhou, China and is expected back home tomorrow, Wednesday, 04 th September 2019. -END- ISSUED BY: City of Windhoek OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Public Participation Tel.: +264 61 290 2365/2044 Fax: +264 61 290 2344 E-mail.: [email protected]

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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER * 59 80 Independence Avenue WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA Tel: (+264) 61 290 2615 Fax: (+264) 61 290 2344 www.cityofwindhoek.org.na

MEDIA RELEASE

For immediate release:

THE CITY OF WINDHOEK SIGNS A FRIENDSHIP CITY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SUZHOU

Tuesday, 03rd September 2019, Windhoek, Namibia: The City of Windhoek has signed a friendship city agreement with the City of Suzhou in the People’s Republic of China, aimed at enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Namibian people, consolidate and develop friendly cooperation between the two cities. The agreement, which is valid for five years, was signed by the City of Windhoek Mayor, Cllr Muezee Kazapua and Li Yaping, Mayor of Suzhou on behalf of the two respective cities in Suzhou, China, yesterday (Monday, 02 September 2019).

Speaking at the signing ceremony, His Worship, Cllr Kazapua said the agreement was a result of friendly consultations between the two cities that culminated in a Letter of in Intent which was signed by the two cities in Windhoek in August 2018. The friendship city agreement covers exchanges and cooperation between the two cities in the fields of economy, trade, science and technology, culture, education, sports, health and personnel.

Cllr Kazapua further expressed his satisfaction with the fact that the two cities have agreed to cooperate on important areas, which are key drivers in municipal service delivery and local economic development. He, therefore, urged the two administrations to draw up a working program that will ensure the implementation of specific projects under the agreed areas of cooperation. Mayor Kazapua was on a working visit to Suzhou, China and is expected back home tomorrow, Wednesday, 04th September 2019.

-END-

ISSUED BY: City of Windhoek

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Public Participation

Tel.: +264 61 290 2365/2044 Fax: +264 61 290 2344

E-mail.: [email protected]