Zimbabwe has concluded its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with a high-level reception in New York yesterday.
Speaking at the reception, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, said Zimbabwe’s candidature was rooted in the principles of the United Nations Charter and the country’s long-standing commitment to multilateralism.
“Zimbabwe remains firmly guided by the principles of the United Nations Charter and believes in a world built on peace, security, dialogue and human dignity,” said Prof Murwira.
He said Zimbabwe’s vision for international relations is anchored on respect for international law, peaceful coexistence among nations and the pursuit of dialogue as a means of resolving disputes.
“Zimbabwe stands for respect for international law, peaceful coexistence among nations, dialogue over confrontation, and international cooperation as the foundation for collective solutions to global challenges,” he said.
Prof Murwira emphasized that sustainable peace cannot be achieved through conflict and division but through partnerships that promote mutual understanding and shared prosperity.
“Guided by our foreign policy vision of being ‘A friend to all and an enemy to none,’ Zimbabwe believes that lasting peace is not imposed; it is built through partnership, diplomacy and mutual understanding,” he said.
The minister also highlighted the importance of inclusive peacebuilding efforts, stressing that women and young people must play a central role in conflict prevention, peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction.
“We advocate for inclusive peacebuilding with women and youth at the centre because durable peace requires the participation of all segments of society,” he said.
Prof Murwira further called for greater international attention to the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality and climate change, saying these issues must be addressed to achieve lasting global stability.
“Peace and security are inseparable from development. Addressing poverty, inequality and the impacts of climate change is essential if the international community is to tackle the root causes of conflict,” he said.
Zimbabwe’s campaign for a seat on the Security Council has focused on promoting dialogue, cooperation and equitable development as key pillars for maintaining international peace and security.
The New York reception brought together diplomats, UN officials and representatives of member states, providing Zimbabwe with an opportunity to outline its vision for contributing to the work of the Security Council if elected.
