Zeya’s trip to Namibia concludes

    - 2022-07-26 14:16:00
US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya visited Namibia from 21 – 24 July, where she met with senior government officials, civil society, and young leaders to discuss joint efforts to address global issues, strengthen democracy, fight human trafficking, assist refugees, and promote regional security.
She met with President Geingob to discuss deepening cooperation with Namibia to address global challenges and working together to help democracies deliver for all their citizens and protect human rights around the world. Together with the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu, the Under Secretary lauded Namibia’s efforts in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of trafficking in persons, as reflected in the 2022 Trafficking in Persons report.
She also discussed joint efforts to combat corruption, fight transnational crime, and strengthen rule of law with the Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, and Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa.
“The United States thanks Namibia for taking meaningful steps to elevate anti-corruption during this Year of Action. We are committed to partnering with Namibians to protect our shared values and to demonstrate that democracies can deliver for our people and the world in meeting pressing challenges, from food insecurity to peak global forced displacement to pandemic response,” Zeya said.
During her visit, she also met with civil society as well as Namibia’s young political and social leaders to hear their vision for Namibia’s future and the United States’ partnership.
She concluded the trip with a visit to Osire refugee camp and the Waterberg Plateau to see first-hand US-Namibia cooperation that protects Namibia’s natural resources and endangered wildlife from illegal trafficking.