Namibia is hosting a major international peace and security exercise, reinforcing the country's growing role in global efforts to maintain international security.

The exercise, which has been in preparation for more than three years, is led by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization based in Vienna, Austria.

Co-chair of the interministerial committee Magdalena Shipiki says the decision follows years of consultations between the Namibian government and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization.

Shipiki further says the exercise is seen as a reflection of Namibia's political commitment to international peace and security.

"The conversation to host this exercise started more than three years ago, and ultimately, as a very strong reflection of the political will of the government, that is actually how we were informed through the highest political leadership for Namibia to express interest to the CTBTO for us to host this exercise."

Another co-chair of the Ministerial Committee, Bufelo Lushetile, says Erongo Region provides strategic access through the Walvis Bay International Airport and the Port of Walvis Bay, allowing participants and equipment to be transported efficiently.

Lushetile says about 150 tonnes of equipment have so far been shipped into Namibia for the exercise, with cargo entering through both the Walvis Bay International Airport and the Port of Walvis Bay.

He further states that the region was selected because it offers the necessary aviation, maritime and road infrastructure to support an exercise of this scale.

Lushetile also says Namibia's road network is also expected to allow participants and equipment to move safely and efficiently to the exercise area.

Access to medical facilities was another consideration, ensuring that participants can receive emergency treatment should the need arise.

He also said customs clearance, aviation services and other logistical arrangements have also been coordinated to support the exercise.

"We have got two points of entry, Walvis Bay International Airport, which is used for participants to travel through, and we also used the airport for the shipment of equipment. We have also got the second-biggest port in Southern Africa. That makes the total amount of shipment that we have made so far about 150 tonnes of equipment just for this exercise."