Namibia–Spain relations
bilateral diplomatic relations
Namibia–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Namibia is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Paris, France. Spain has an embassy in Windhoek.
Diplomatic relations
Formal diplomatic relations began in 1990, the year in which Spain opened an embassy in Windhoek, and they have been very good to date. Among the European Union countries, Namibian authorities look to Spain with special affection. Spain was part of UNTAG (UN operation responsible for ensuring the transition from a situation of colonialism and apartheid to the holding of free elections), sending a detachment of the Air Force and eight aircraft to Namibia.
Despite the years that have passed, this support has not been forgotten. The former president of SWAPO and Namibia, Sam Nujoma, visited Spain in 1996. King Juan Carlos I returned the visit in 1999. Since then, there have been several high-level visits, the last of which was made by the Namibian Minister Foreign Affairs to Spain in 2013.
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