Victoria Falls- Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister, Espen Barth Eide, has said that Norway supports Zimbabwe`s candidature for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) non-permanent seat for the 2027-28 term.
Speaking to the Harare Post on the sidelines of the 22nd Africa-Nordic Foreign Ministries Meeting being held in the resort city of Victoria Falls, the Norwegian Foreign Minister addressed Zimbabwe’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, reiterating his country’s support for an African nation to assume the position.
He said Norway welcomed Zimbabwe’s candidacy and looked forward to seeing it contribute actively to global peace and security through the Security Council.
He also highlighted areas where Nordic countries were keen to collaborate with Zimbabwe and the African continent, noting that partnerships could extend across multiple sectors.
He mentioned technology, industrial development, clean energy, innovation hubs, and value-added manufacturing as key opportunities for cooperation.
He emphasized that such collaborations could promote sustainable development, enhance trade, and create employment opportunities, stressing that mutual benefits should guide all initiatives.
