President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver Namibia’s national statement at the United Nations General Assembly on 23 September, using the platform to advance the country’s priorities on peace and security, economic transformation, climate resilience, and youth empowerment.

She is expected to outline Namibia’s perspectives on key international developments while aligning with Africa’s development aspirations and the Sustainable Development Goals, against the backdrop of this year’s UNGA theme: “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.”

During High-Level Week, the President will hold bilateral and multilateral meetings focused on strategic issues for Namibia, including investment, infrastructure, energy and critical minerals, water security, global health and sustainable development. A central point will be economic transformation: attracting investment that drives industrialisation, value addition and job creation, and advocating for African economies to move beyond raw-material exports toward beneficiation and deeper integration into regional and global value chains.

These engagements are also aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, deepening cooperation with international partners and engaging the private sector around priorities in Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan.

Namibia’s participation comes as the UN grapples with continuing conflicts, economic uncertainty, climate change and growing pressure on the multilateral system.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah will depart Namibia for New York tomorrow, 18 September, to join the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, whose General Debate runs from 22 to 26 September, with additional high-level meetings on 28 September.