Swanu leader Evilastus Kaaronda questioned President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the State of the Nation Address regarding Namibia's continued diplomatic ties with the United States. 

He highlighted the sanctions imposed on Cuba and the US's involvement in the Middle East, which he argued threatens the global economy.

"We continue to treat them like friends. But look at how they treat our friends. And I'm glad that the president made reference to Cuba. There's likely to be a genocide right there because of the direct actions of this brutal, bloodthirsty regime. Look at what's going on in Palestine. Look at what they did to Gaddafi."

National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato raised similar concerns, asking, "Do you consider involving Namibia by sending troops to assist sister countries to go and fight on the other side?"

The President stated that Namibia had adopted the resolutions of the UN Security Council before gaining independence, which facilitated the establishment of diplomatic relations with various countries, including the United States.

"They have an embassy here, we have an embassy in Washington, and we are simply engaging with them as part of the global community. However, we do not forget what the Americans have done, which is why we have been very clear about our stance regarding the economic embargo they imposed against Cuba. We have always been voting in favour of and supporting Cuba."