“Hon’ble Members, I have to inform the House of the sad demise of the President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Hage G Geingob. He was a freedom fighter, statesman, Chairman of the Constituent Assembly that formulated the Namibian Constitution, the first Prime Minister of independent Namibia and the third President of the country. He dedicated his entire life to the welfare of his people and development of his country. President Geingob was a friend of India. President Geingob’s role in facilitating relocation of 8 Namibian Cheetahs to India in September 2022 is greatly admired.”

“On behalf of this House we express our deepest condolences to the Government and the People of Namibia. We share our sympathies with his family, friends and admirers. “

We deeply mourn the passing away of his Excellency Dr. Hage G Geingob.