Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira arrived in New York yesterday for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81).
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, this year’s UNGA is being held under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
“This timely global theme directly mirrors Zimbabwe’s current domestic and international trajectory.
The UN’s call to restore trust is perfectly exemplified by Zimbabwe’s recent landslide election to the UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, with a resounding 96 percent global endorsement, receiving 182 out of 190 votes,”the statement read.
The Ministry said Zimbabwe’s participation would also highlight the country’s efforts to manage transformation through education, innovation and technology, in line with its broader development agenda.
“Furthermore, the UN’s focus on managing transformation and delivering for all aligns seamlessly with Zimbabwe’s internal shift toward technological self-reliance under Heritage-Based Education 5.0 and President Mnangagwa’s foundational philosophy of ‘leaving no one and no place behind,’” it said.
Beyond multilateral diplomacy, the Ministry said Zimbabwe would use the UNGA platform to strengthen economic diplomacy and position the country as an investment destination.
“To translate this diplomatic visibility into tangible economic returns, the delegation is leveraging the Assembly to host a high-level Zimbabwe Business Forum on the sidelines,” the Ministry said.
The Ministry said the engagement would provide an opportunity to directly present Zimbabwe’s agriculture, mining and tourism sectors to international financiers and potential investors.
“It said the initiative was part of efforts to ensure that Zimbabwe’s participation in global diplomatic platforms produced practical economic benefits at home,” the Ministry added.
The UNGA engagement comes as Zimbabwe prepares to assume its Security Council responsibilities for the 2027–2028 term, giving the country an expanded role in international peace and security matters.
