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China expresses condolences over passing of Namibian former President Sam Nujoma

Beijing, Feb 10 (UNI) China expresses deep condolences over the passing of Namibia's former president Sam Nujoma, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
"China expresses sincere sympathies to the Namibian government and people as well as to former president Nujoma's family," Guo said during a daily press briefing.
"Former president Nujoma was a freedom fighter and revolutionary leader who led the Namibian people in their quest for national independence and liberation," Guo said, adding that he was a founding father widely respected and loved by the Namibian people and had made positive contributions to peace and development of humankind.
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