Ministry of International Relationships and
Co-operation
MIRCO
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (formerly Ministry of Foreign Affairs), was established at Namibia’s independence in 1990.The Ministry is entrusted with the primary function of formulating, promoting and executing Namibia’s foreign policy and the conduct of Namibia’s international relations. The foundation and guide for the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation is the Constitution, which defines all aspects of state power in Namibia. Article 96 of the Constitution stipulates five general guidelines which underpin the Government’s commitment to actively promote friendly and beneficial relations and co-operation with other nations, and also to foster, in concert with them, the maintenance of the rule of law, peace, security, social justice and economic welfare.
Physical Address: Robert Mugabe Avenue Government Buildings, Windhoek, Namibia
Official Correspondence: The Executive Director Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Private Bag 13347, Windhoek