Zimbabwe has officially launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira unveiled the bid in New York on Thursday evening, on the sidelines of the ongoing UN General Assembly, on behalf of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Murwira urged member states to back Zimbabwe, saying the country has consistently shown its commitment to peace, sustainable development, justice, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. Said Murwira:
“Since joining the UN on August 25, 1980, Zimbabwe had the honour of serving on the Security Council first from 1983 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 1992.
“On both tenures, Zimbabwe demonstrated its commitment and capacity to foster international peace and security through principled engagement and bridge-building diplomacy.
“Today, Zimbabwe once again stands ready to contribute to this key organ of our UN as we seek re-election for 2027-2028 term.
“Zimbabwe has faith in the power of multilateralism to resolve conflicts, to advance justice and to shape a more equitable world for all, leaving no one and no place behind… It is upon this conviction that Zimbabwe is bidding for a seat on the UN Security Council.”
The launch drew representatives from SADC, the African Union and other regions.
SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi said Zimbabwe had proved beyond reasonable doubt that it is the right candidate to take up the seat. He said:
“Zimbabwe is a SADC member state and we are here to support it.
“The UN must go back to the core values of the establishment of the UN. Zimbabwe has led SADC and they understand multilateralism.
“You can only bring peace through engagements and not through the gun. This has been Zimbabwe’s message.”
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, and it holds the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.
The Council has 15 members, 5 permanent members with veto power, and 10 non-permanent members, elected for two-year terms by the UN General Assembly.
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