Story by Oleen Ndori
THE Government says Zimbabwe will use its tenure on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to advance its engagement and re-engagement agenda, promote international peace and security, and strengthen the voice of the Global South.
Zimbabwe this week secured election as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the 2027–2028 term after receiving overwhelming support from the international community.
Speaking on the development, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Zhemu Soda said the outcome reflects growing international confidence in Zimbabwe’s commitment to peace, justice and multilateral cooperation.
“Allow me to congratulate His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Zimbabwe’s election to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member. While this is Zimbabwe’s third term on the Security Council, the voting pattern is particularly significant.
“Zimbabwe secured 182 votes out of 190 member states that participated in the election. This is a strong vote of confidence in Zimbabwe as a nation that advocates for peace, justice and equality among nations.
“The foreign policy of our President and the nation of Zimbabwe is anchored on being a friend to all and an enemy to none. This victory speaks to our diplomatic position that peace, security and justice must prevail among nations,” he said.
Dr Soda said Zimbabwe’s tenure as Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) provided valuable experience in regional diplomacy and conflict resolution, particularly in addressing challenges in Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“During Zimbabwe’s tenure as SADC Chair, the region faced a number of challenges which required active engagement and mediation. The President was not merely presiding over the regional bloc but was also called upon to help resolve conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
“The manner in which Zimbabwe handled these challenges demonstrated our commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and the silencing of guns. Zimbabwe proved itself to be a peace-builder and a nation that believes in diplomacy as the foundation for stability and development.
“Our election to the United Nations Security Council is confirmation that Zimbabwe stands for peace, security and justice,” he said.
Zimbabwe will assume its seat on January 1, 2027, alongside the countries of Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Kyrgyzstan.
The five countries will join the Security Council’s permanent members; China, France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States in deliberating on matters of global peace and security.
