Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international peace and security, combating transnational crime and advancing the global Women, Peace and Security agenda during the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) held in New York, recently.
Delivering Zimbabwe’s national statement, the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Kazembe Kazembe, highlighted the country’s long-standing contribution to the United Nations peacekeeping missions and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting global efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability and security.
“Zimbabwe remains proud of its longstanding contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations and continues to support initiatives that strengthen international peace and security through effective policing, cooperation and partnership,” said Minister Kazembe.
Minister Kazembe also reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, saying the country remained committed to increasing the participation of women in peacekeeping operations, conflict prevention and peace-building initiatives.
“Zimbabwe remains fully committed to advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda, recognising the indispensable role that women play in conflict prevention, peace-building, peacekeeping and sustainable development,” he said.
The Minister expressed appreciation to the United Nations Member States for electing Zimbabwe to serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, describing the development as a vote of confidence in the country’s commitment to international peace and diplomacy.
“We express our sincere appreciation to the United Nations Member States for electing Zimbabwe to the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 tenure. This demonstrates confidence in Zimbabwe’s commitment to promoting peace, dialogue and multilateral cooperation,” Minister Kazembe said.
He pledged that Zimbabwe would use its forthcoming Security Council membership to promote constructive engagement in addressing global security challenges.
“Zimbabwe will continue to champion dialogue, partnership and collective solutions to global peace and security challenges, while working with the international community to strengthen peace-keeping and international cooperation,” he said.
The Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit focused on enhancing the role of policing in United Nations peace operations and strengthening cooperation among member states in addressing cross-border crime and emerging global security threats.
Zimbabwe has consistently participated in UN peacekeeping missions over the years, deploying police officers and other security personnel to support peace-building, civilian protection and post-conflict reconstruction efforts in various parts of the world.
Such engagements reflect the country’s continued commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation in promoting lasting global peace and security.
