Republic of Namibia

PROGRAMME

OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 9th SESSION OF THE HEADS OF

MISSION CONFERENCE
Windhoek, 30 October 2023

Theme: “Pursuing Namibia’s Economic Diplomacy for Development and

Prosperity”

Monday, 30 October 2023

09H00-13H00: Official Opening Ceremony

Director of Ceremonies: Amb. Penda A. Naanda

Cultural Performance

08H15 Arrival of Invited Guests & Other Dignitaries

08H30 Arrival of Members of the Diplomatic Corps

Arrival of Cabinet Ministers

Arrival of Hon. McHenry Venaani, Leader of the Official Opposition

Arrival of Hon. Sophia Shaningwa, Secretary General of the

SWAPO Party

08H35 Arrival of His Lordship Peter Shivute, Chief Justice

Arrival of Hon Prof. Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National

Assembly

08H40 Arrival of Hon. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime

Minister & Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
08H45 Arrival of Rt. Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Prime
Minister

08H50 Arrival of H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Vice President

08H55 Arrival of H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of

Namibia and Madame Monica Geingos, First Lady

09H00 National and AU Anthems (Audio)

- Welcoming Remarks by Hon. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah,

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of International Relations and
Cooperation

- Introduction of the Keynote Address by H.E. Dr. Nangolo

Mbumba, Vice President

- Keynote Address by H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of

the Republic of Namibia

- Cultural Performance

- Vote of Thanks by the Hon. Jenelly Matundu, Deputy Minister of

International Relations and Cooperation

- AU and National Anthems (Audio)

- Official Photo Session

10H00-10H30 Tour of Exhibition stands by His Excellency the President

10H30-11H00 Tea Break

End of Official Opening Ceremony