**Summary:**
On July 9, 2025, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to Dr. Sam Nujoma, the Founding Father and First President of Namibia, at the Heroes Acre memorial. The Prime Minister recognized Dr. Nujoma as a visionary leader who dedicated his life to Namibia's independence struggle and made significant contributions to the nation-building process as the first President of free Namibia. Dr. Nujoma is remembered as a great friend of India, with his presence at the establishment of Namibia's (then SWAPO) first diplomatic mission in New Delhi in 1986 being particularly cherished.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister: Refers to the head of government in India, in this context referring to the office.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who paid homage to Dr. Sam Nujoma.
Dr. Sam Nujoma: The Founding Father and First President of Namibia.
Namibia: Country in Southern Africa, formerly known as South West Africa.
Heroes Acre: A national war memorial in Namibia.
New Delhi: The capital city of India where Namibia SWAPO established its first diplomatic mission.
India: The country where the Prime Minister serves and that had a close relationship with Dr. Sam Nujoma.
SWAPO: South West Africa People's Organisation, the dominant political party in Namibia.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays homage to the Founding Father
and First President of Namibia, Dr. Sam Nujoma, at
Heroes Acre memorial
Posted On: 09 JUL 2025 7:42PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to the Founding Father and the First President of Namibia,
Dr. Sam Nujoma at the Heroes Acre memorial.
Prime Minister remembered Dr. Sam Nujoma as a visionary leader who devoted his life to the struggle for
Namibia’s independence. As the first President of free Namibia, Dr. Nujoma made inspiring contribution to
the country’s nation making. His legacy continues to inspire people across the world.
Dr. Sam Nujoma was a great friend of India. His august presence during the establishment of the first ever-
diplomatic mission of Namibia [SWAPO at that time] in 1986 in New Delhi will always be cherished and
fondly remembered by the people of India.
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