At the conclusion of the Namibian Defence Force's inaugural Counter Terrorism Live Firing Exercise at Etiro Base in Karibib, president Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, as commander-in-chief, committed to invest in modern infrastructure and technology to combat terrorism.
She said: “Our investment in security is not an expense. It is an investment in the future stability and prosperity of our Republic.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah's presence at the exercise, according to her office, served as an important moment for troop morale and provided an opportunity to witness the troops demonstrate their newly acquired counter terrorism skills, showcasing the Southern African country's growing defence capability.
The president stressed that terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime remained real threats, and called for stronger laws, closer cooperation among security agencies and unity of purpose to shield the country.
She reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining discipline and professionalism in the Defence Force, ensuring troops' welfare and living conditions, and protecting the values of democracy by keeping the military out of politics.
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