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Namibia - Relations with U.S. (Notes)

U.S.-NAMIBIAN RELATIONS U.S.-Namibian relations are good and continue to improve. Characterized by shared democratic values, commitment to rule of law, and respect for human rights, the bilateral relationship has been strengthened through trade ties and U.S. assistance programs. Namibia has seized opportunities created by AGOA and is currently involved in negotiating a Free Trade Agreement between the U.S. and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Namibia has been included in President Bushs International Mother and Child HIV Initiative and the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The U.S. Agency for International Developments (USAID) bilateral presence in Namibia has been extended until 2010. In addition to the Embassy, the Centers for Disease Control, Peace Corps, and the Defense Departments have offices in Windhoek. Principal U.S. Embassy Officials Ambassador--Joyce A. Barr Deputy Chief of Mission--Eric D. Benjaminson Public Affairs Officer--Ray Castillo Political Officer--Mark J. Cassayre Economic/Commercial Officer--Adrienne Galanek Consular Officer--John La Rochelle USAID Director--Gary Newton Defense Attache--LTC Michael Kelley, USAF Peace Corps Country Director--Hannah Baldwin The U.S. Embassy in Namibia is located at 14 Lossen Street, Windhoek (tel. 61-295-8554).