Malaysia’s top diplomat pays courtesy call to parliament
Namibian parliament eyes digitalisation
There are plans between the two countries to cooperate in the technological space to modernise parliamentary functions.
There is a need for Namibia and Malaysia to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of knowledge transfer and capacity building.
This sentiment was expressed when Malaysia’s acting high commissioner to Namibia, Dr Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, paid a courtesy call on the speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi.
The talking points during the recent meeting centred around enhancing relations between the two countries and ensuring they remain cordial.
Direct exchanges
It was further agreed that ties can be further enhanced in the parliamentary field to enable Namibia to receive assistance and cooperation from the Malaysian parliament on matters such as e-parliament.
Speaking to Namibian Sun after the meeting, Yahaya said the impending working visit of National Council chairperson Lucas Muha for a benchmarking study at the Malaysian senate this month, will enhance further relations between Malaysia and Namibia through people-to-people exchanges.
Yahaya said Namibia can also learn from Malaysia on the issue of digitalising parliamentary records.
170 Namibians benefit
He also informed Katjavivi that Malaysia will be awarding two scholarships to Namibian Defence Force personnel to attend a one-year masters course at the Malaysian Military College at the start of next year.
“Malaysia will be providing training and capacity-development building for more than 170 Namibians and we hope Malaysia can further assist Namibia, especially the parliamentary officers, with such training,” he said.
With Malaysia having assisted Namibia through the participation of its troops in the peacekeeping force leading to Namibia’s independence, Yahaya is hopeful the relations between the two states will be lasting.
Katjavivi and Yahaya also reiterated the two nations’ steadfast support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinians and the need for an immediate ceasefire and peace in Gaza and Palestine.
This sentiment was expressed when Malaysia’s acting high commissioner to Namibia, Dr Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, paid a courtesy call on the speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi.
The talking points during the recent meeting centred around enhancing relations between the two countries and ensuring they remain cordial.
Direct exchanges
It was further agreed that ties can be further enhanced in the parliamentary field to enable Namibia to receive assistance and cooperation from the Malaysian parliament on matters such as e-parliament.
Speaking to Namibian Sun after the meeting, Yahaya said the impending working visit of National Council chairperson Lucas Muha for a benchmarking study at the Malaysian senate this month, will enhance further relations between Malaysia and Namibia through people-to-people exchanges.
Yahaya said Namibia can also learn from Malaysia on the issue of digitalising parliamentary records.
170 Namibians benefit
He also informed Katjavivi that Malaysia will be awarding two scholarships to Namibian Defence Force personnel to attend a one-year masters course at the Malaysian Military College at the start of next year.
“Malaysia will be providing training and capacity-development building for more than 170 Namibians and we hope Malaysia can further assist Namibia, especially the parliamentary officers, with such training,” he said.
With Malaysia having assisted Namibia through the participation of its troops in the peacekeeping force leading to Namibia’s independence, Yahaya is hopeful the relations between the two states will be lasting.
Katjavivi and Yahaya also reiterated the two nations’ steadfast support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinians and the need for an immediate ceasefire and peace in Gaza and Palestine.
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