Story by Bruce Chahwanda, Political Editor
ZIMBABWE continues to strengthen its regional and international influence following its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and its upcoming assumption of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) chairmanship later this year.
The country has also activated Joint Permanent Commissions on Cooperation and Bi-National Commissions with several African countries to expand investment opportunities and advance its engagement and re-engagement agenda.
Zimbabwe’s assumption of the COMESA chairmanship later this year is being viewed as further confirmation of its growing regional influence.
On the global stage, Zimbabwe was elected to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2027-2028 term.
Stakeholders say the country’s growing regional and international profile positions it to attract greater investment and accelerate economic growth.
President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa has consistently urged Zimbabweans and the business community to take advantage of opportunities arising from the country’s expanding global influence.
“On the international relations front, I express gratitude to all countries who supported Zimbabwe and our subsequent election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2027 to 2028. This endorsement reflects our nation’s capacity to contribute towards global peace, security and shared development anchored on the rules-based system, state sovereignty and multilateralism.
“Preparations for the hosting of the 2026 COMESA Summit and assumption of the chairmanship of the regional bloc are progressing well. Zimbabwe will be chairman of COMESA. The platform provides invaluable opportunities to advance our socio-economic development agenda while contributing to regional integration and sustainable development,” he said.
Guided by the “friend to all and enemy to none” foreign policy under President Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe continues to open up investment opportunities across key sectors while strengthening international engagement and co-operation.
