Failure by nuclear-armed states to honour their disarmament commitments is undermining global security as geopolitical rivalries deepen and respect for international law erodes.

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

Various world leaders voiced support for the U.S.-Iran peace deal announced by President Donald Trump on Sunday.

The peace deal is raising hopes of lower energy prices and greater stability across the Middle East after months of conflict.

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.

Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), emphasized the treaty’s enforcement as a key pillar in curbing the spread of nuclear weapons.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that global military spending reached US$2.7 trillion in 2025, urging stronger oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as concerns over nuclear weapons grow.

Namibia says developments following the US-Israel strikes on Iran risk heightening tensions in an already fragile Middle East and undermining international peace and security.

Arican leaders and continental organizations have called for restraint, dialogue, and adherence to international law as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East following military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. 

The UN Security Council has unanimously called for restraint and de-escalation amid US threats of further military action in Latin America.