Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, is in the Dominican Republic as Special Envoy of President Emmerson Mnangagwa to garner support for the country’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Speaking during the visit, Prof Murwira said the engagement forms part of Zimbabwe’s wider diplomatic outreach programme aimed at strengthening cooperation with countries across different regions while building consensus on global issues.
“This visit is part of Zimbabwe’s diplomatic efforts to foster mutually beneficial partnerships and to engage the Dominican Republic on issues of common interest within the multilateral system,” said Prof. Murwira.
He added that deliberations will focus on expanding cooperation in key sectors that are critical to sustainable development and global stability.
“Our discussions will focus on further strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared priorities within the multilateral system, with particular emphasis on the promotion of peace and security, the expansion of trade and tourism, climate resilience, and the deepening of cooperation in education, science and technology,” added Prof. Murwira.
The Foreign Affairs Minister said Zimbabwe values cross-regional partnerships, noting that collaboration between countries from different continents has become increasingly important in shaping global governance and ensuring that developing nations have a stronger voice in international decision-making platforms.
“As the campaign progresses, visits such as these underscore the growing importance of cross-regional partnerships in shaping global governance and diplomacy, as well as the need for solidarity among nations in advancing the principles of the United Nations,” he added.
Zimbabwe is seeking election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council as part of its broader re-engagement and engagement policy.
The United Nations Security Council consists of five permanent members and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms, with countries required to secure support from a majority of the United Nations General Assembly to win a seat.
