By Staff Reporter
THE United Nations (UN) has hailed Zimbabwe’s voice in the global organ’s Security Council as a noble gesture confirming the 21st Century global diplomacy.
Zimbabwe (Zim) is not pursuing a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, but rather a non-permanent seat for the 2027-2028 term, a bid which has garnered support from Russia, Cuba, and India, and is endorsed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Having served in the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member twice before from 1983 and 1984 and again between 1991 and 1992, Zimbabwe is no novice to the international body and its influence on global geo-politics, multilateralism, and the development agenda.
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, His Excellency Edward Kallon, also welcomed the bid, saying the theme of ‘Advancing 21st Century Solutions for Global Peace and Security, through Multilateralism’ is apt in today’s world.
“The theme “Advancing 21st Century Solutions for Global Peace and Security, through Multilateralism” is apt in today’s world and Zimbabwe has a traceable track record in peace issues looking at its work in Sudan or even my own country of Sierra Leone that was supported by Zimbabwe’s peace efforts and even looking at its recent chairmanship of SADC it is committed to peace and security all key to the UNSC.”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, unpacked the impact of the bid on Zimbabwe’s foreign policy and the aspirations of the National Development Strategy One.
“Zimbabwe’s bid is a reaffirmation of our hope of the future and efforts for multilateralism,” he said.
Countries vying for a non-permanent seat of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, whose elections have been set for June next year, include Austria and Germany.
