Story by Mlomuli Ncube
ZIMBABWE’S election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to bolster the country’s international standing, enhance investor confidence and accelerate economic diplomacy efforts being pursued under the Second Republic’s engagement and re-engagement agenda.
This was said by the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, in Bulawayo this Monday.
“First of all, let me congratulate His Excellency, President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa, for Zimbabwe’s successful bid for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council. This is a significant moment for the country. It is the third time Zimbabwe has attained this position, but this one feels particularly special. We thank His Excellency for the effort he has put into this,” he said.
Professor Ncube described Zimbabwe’s election to the global security body as a significant milestone, noting that it reflects growing international trust in the country’s leadership and diplomatic engagement.
“This is a significant moment for Zimbabwe and its citizens. It means that Zimbabwe can contribute to global affairs fully, shape its direction, and shape the solutions that are needed. The world is in turmoil, and I know that his efforts will go a long way; his wisdom will go a long way in contributing to a better world. It is a proud moment for Zimbabwe and for all Zimbabweans. It is a triumph of the engagement and re-engagement objective for the President, which is enshrined in our NDS1 and Vision 2030.”
He said the development would allow Zimbabwe to contribute more meaningfully to global affairs and participate in shaping international solutions to pressing challenges.
“This engagement will unlock the right levels of economic diplomacy. It will unlock investment, it will unlock trust, it will unlock all manner of things that relate to other countries and to contributing to a better world.”
The Minister added that the role is expected to unlock new opportunities in economic diplomacy, investment inflows and global cooperation.
