Zimbabwe has secured the support of at least over 120 countries, Latvia being the most recent nation to endorse Harare’s candidature ahead of its bid to win a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term, ahead of elections scheduled for June this year.
The endorsement adds to unanimous backing from the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), strengthening Zimbabwe’s prospects as it intensifies diplomatic efforts in the final months before the vote.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, said Zimbabwe would embark on a regional and international campaign between February and April to consolidate support among UN General Assembly members.
“From February until April, we are going to visit several countries to invite members of the selected General Assembly to visit Zimbabwe. We are looking for a successful act because Zimbabwe is a country that represents peace and tranquillity among other things,” he said.
He added that Zimbabwe’s foreign policy record and commitment to peaceful coexistence had resonated widely across the international community.
”The African Union and SADC support our bid, and we received formal support from 80 countries across the globe. Zimbabwe is well-positioned to take up this seat as it is a champion of peace in the region and beyond.”
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has also reiterated Zimbabwe’s long-standing foreign policy principle of being a “friend to all and enemy to none”, framing the country’s bid as a contribution to global peace and multilateral cooperation.
”Zimbabwe’s commitment to peace is unshakeable. We recognise that peace is the cornerstone of sustainable socio-economic development and stand ready to contribute our experience and leadership to the mission of the Security Council. As we embark on this important journey to join the UN Security Council, I appeal to all UN Member States to support Zimbabwe’s candidature. A vote for Zimbabwe is a vote for peace, multilateral cooperation and a more inclusive global order.”
He appealed to UN member states to support Zimbabwe’s candidature, describing a vote for the country as an endorsement of multilateralism and inclusive global governance.
“To date, we are humbled by the confidence and trust bestowed on us by SADC and AU member states, who have unanimously supported and endorsed our candidature.”
The UN Security Council seat campaign is running under the theme, “Advancing 21st Century Solutions for Global Peace and Security Through Multilateralism”.
