Namibia–United States relations

Namibia – United States relations
Map indicating locations of Namibia and USA

Namibia
United States

Namibia – United States relations are bilateral relations between Namibia and the United States. Relations were officially established in 1990 upon Namibia gaining independence from apartheid South Africa.

History

During the South African Border War, the United States mediated in bringing to fruition the Tripartite Accord which committed to a withdrawal of Cuban and South African military personnel from Angola and South West Africa (present-day Namibia) respectively. The United States recognized Namibia on 21 March 1990 soon after obtaining independence from South Africa. The U.S. Liaison Office at Windhoek was elevated to an embassy.[1]

Relations between both nations are friendly. The United States participated in the diplomatic efforts to bring about Namibia’s independence from South Africa and has since worked to strengthen political, economic, and people-to-people ties. The bilateral relationship is characterized by a shared commitment to democratic principles, including the rule of law, respect for human rights, independence of the judiciary, and freedom of the press. The United States and Namibia are partners in the effort to combat HIV/AIDS, stem wildlife trafficking and promote conservation, and expand trade and development opportunities.[2]

Resident diplomatic missions

Embassy of Namibia in Washington, D.C.

See also

References

  1. ^ A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Namibia
  2. ^ U.S. Relations With Namibia
  3. ^ Embassy of Namibia in Washington, D.C.
  4. ^ Embassy of the United States in Windhoek

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.

Further reading

  • Davies, J. E. Constructive Engagement? Chester Crocker and American Policy in South Africa, Namibia and Angola 1981-1988 (2008)
  • Mitchell, Nancy. Jimmy Carter in Africa: Race and the Cold War (Stanford UP, 2016), 913pp. excerpt

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