Namibia invites Ban Ki-moon to attend presidential inauguration
Xinhua, March 16, 2015 Adjust font size:
The UN secretary general Ban Ki- moon has been invited to Namibia's 25th anniversary and the inauguration of the country's third president scheduled for Saturday.
So far 10 heads of state have confirmed their presence at the event.
The Independence Stadium in the capital Windhoek where the main event will be held is being spruced up. On Monday, members of the armed forces were going through rehearsal paces.
The celebrations will open with a farewell dinner that will be hosted by the outgoing President Hifikepunye Pohamba Friday at a Windhoek hotel, while the inauguration will be held on Saturday followed by a luncheon that will be hosted by President Geingob and his wife Monica Geingos.
A statement issued by the government Monday said all visiting heads will be provided adequate security and that there is no reason for them to bring in their security details.
"It should be noted that no automatic and or assault rifles will be allowed into the country. Fire arms desk will be at the entry points for verification purposes upon arrival and departure, " the statement said. Endi