President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed confidence following her participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the United Nations should break an 80-year barrier by electing a woman as its next Secretary-General.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says restoring trust in the United Nations must remain central to Namibia’s engagement at the 81st General Assembly, as geopolitical tensions continue to threaten global peace and stability.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will use Namibia’s participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) to call for renewed commitment to multilateralism, dialogue and the peaceful resolution of international disputes.

The 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly (IPU) has adopted the Istanbul Declaration, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening multilateralism, inclusivity, and resilience.

The Prime Minister has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to international law, self-determination, inclusive peace-building and multilateralism.

Dr. Elijah Ngurare made the announcement during the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations International Summit, which took place in Luanda, Angola.

Namibia has renewed its commitment to the United Nations Charter.

Namibia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Penda Naanda reaffirmed the country's commitment to working with all partners to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies.

Namibia says the success of the UN80 reform process hinges on member states meeting their financial obligations and that efficiency measures do not undermine programmes that support developing countries.

Namibia has warned that unilateral actions, the selective implementation of UN resolutions, and growing global fragmentation are weakening the foundations of international peace and security.