Cape Town – Namibian President Hage Geingob reportedly thanked President Cyril Ramaphosa this week for his “unwavering support” during his transition as chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics Defence and Security Cooperation and, however, dragged him for taking two days to return his calls at times.
Geingob thanked the outgoing chairperson during his opening statement at the Extraordinary SADC Troika Summit in Windhoek on Tuesday, reported The Namibian.
He said Ramaphosa has always been available to take his calls and provide support.
“I will call him or leave a message – sometimes he takes two days to answer me. But all the same, he does reply and provide support. I do understand he is very busy, we all watch TV.” the report quoted Geingob as saying.
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According to IOL, Ramaphosa will also participate in the summit aimed at considering peace and security situation in the SADC region.
He will be accompanied by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor; the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Thandi Modise; and the Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, the report said.
The report said the summit will focus on the political and security situations in the Kingdoms of eSwatini and Lesotho, as well as developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Mozambique.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
