Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, will depart for New York, United States of America, on Friday, 19 September 2025, to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The High-Level Week of the UNGA80 will take place from 23 to 29 September 2025, under the theme “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights.” H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will lead the Namibian Delegation to the 80th UNGA High-Level Week, from 20 to 26 September 2025.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver her maiden statement before the General Assembly on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. The President will also participate in a series of high-level engagements, among others, women’s empowerment, sustainable development, climate action, global economic reform, youth, peace and security, and nuclear disarmament.
In addition to these multilateral engagements, on the margin of the 80th UNGA High-Level Session, President Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to hold bilateral meetings with fellow Heads of State and Government, as well as attend cultural and business promotion events to showcase Namibia as a destination for trade, investment and tourism. Key among these is the flagship “Experience Namibia in New York” showcase,hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and a Roundtable with global business leaders organized in partnership with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU).
Furthermore, on 25 September 2025, President Nandi-Ndaitwah will undertake a working visit to Philadelphia to engage the business community and academia, and to further consolidate relations between Namibia and the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware).
President Nandi-Ndaitwah will be accompanied by senior Government officials and is expected to return to Namibia on 26 September 2025.
