The Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, addressed hundreds of Members of Parliament gathered at the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union in Luanda, Angola.
He stated that despite Namibia inheriting inequality from the policies of the apartheid regime, the country has adopted numerous initiatives to rectify this issue.
During a general debate under the theme “Parliamentary Action for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions,” Professor Katjavivi highlighted that Namibia has passed multiple legislations promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions.
The Speaker noted that the Sustainable Development Goals have been integrated into national development plans to facilitate implementation and review, with the parliament playing a pivotal role in holding the executive accountable.
He urged fellow lawmakers to work towards maintaining peace and justice for all, expressing Namibia’s deep concern about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in the loss of numerous lives.
Katjavivi also commended Angola for hosting the event, underscoring Namibia’s indebtedness to the country for providing refuge to countless Namibians during the bitter struggle for independence.
Professor Katjavivi leads the Namibian delegation of MPs.
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