President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö is making a state visit to Namibia on 27–28 April 2023. President Niinistö met with President of Namibia Hage G. Geingob in Windhoek on Thursday, 27 April. During their meeting, the Presidents discussed the global political situation, global challenges and the bilateral relations between Finland and Namibia.
President Niinistö’s program also includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the Heroes´ Acre monument.
On Friday, 28 April, the second day of the state visit to Namibia, President Niinistö will meet Prime Minister of Namibia Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia Peter Hitjitevi Katjavivi and participate in a business seminar to be held in Windhoek.
President Niinistö arrives in Namibia after a state visit in South Africa. The previous presidential visit from Finland to Namibia was made by President Tarja Halonen in 2011.
In South Africa and Namibia, President Niinistö is accompanied by a business delegation with representatives from various business sectors.
