Story by Oleen Ndori, Foreign Editor
ZIMBABWE’s engagement with the Caribbean Community is reinforcing South-South cooperation, with the regional bloc endorsing the country’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The development follows a courtesy call by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, who is serving as President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean, on CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General Dr Armstrong Alexis in Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday.
The visit forms part of Zimbabwe’s diplomatic outreach to consolidate support for its UNSC candidature while strengthening relations with Caribbean states.
Talks centred on deepening historical and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to South-South cooperation in addressing shared global challenges.
CARICOM expressed confidence in Zimbabwe’s candidature, noting that if elected, the country would uphold its responsibility to promote international peace and security.
“During our discussions, we covered a wide range of issues, including the longstanding historical relationship between the peoples of Africa and the Caribbean. We also examined the existential threat posed by the global climate crisis, as well as the deep cultural ties that continue to connect Africa and the Caribbean region. Importantly, the Honourable Minister presented Zimbabwe’s candidature for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. In turn, we had the opportunity to present the candidature of one of our member states, Trinidad and Tobago, as a potential non-permanent member of the Council. These were among the key highlights of our engagement,” Dr Alexis said.
“The role of the Security Council is fundamentally to promote and maintain global peace. It is expected that any elected member will prioritise this responsibility throughout its tenure. The Council is not a platform for advancing narrow ideological interests, but rather a body dedicated to ensuring peace and security worldwide. I am confident that, should Zimbabwe be elected, it will remain committed to this core mission of promoting peace across all regions of the world.”
Zimbabwe also reiterated its support for the Caribbean candidature for the 2027-2028 term, underscoring a growing strategic partnership between the two sides.
Beyond the formal engagements, the visit reflects a broader momentum towards strengthening South–South cooperation.
