Zimbabwe confident of UN Security Council seat as June 3 vote approaches

Source: www.zimbabwesituation.com

Zimbabwe has entered the final days of an intensive lobbying campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, with elections set for Wednesday, June 3. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira, currently in New York for the vote, said the campaign has drawn support from regions including the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe and the Americas. “Zimbabwe has been warmly received,” Murwira said in an interview. “We are on very solid footing and looking forward to a positive election outcome on the 3rd of June.”

Harare’s candidature has already been endorsed by the Southern African Development Community and the African Union, giving it a powerful foundation in the UN General Assembly vote where all 193 member states cast ballots. “We are the sole candidate of the AU, which means we have the backing of 54 African countries,” Murwira said. He added that support is also coming from the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas and Europe, noting that a European country visited Zimbabwe last week specifically to express backing for the bid.

Zimbabwe’s campaign theme is “Advancing 21st Century Solutions for Global Peace and Security through Multilateralism,” and the lead-up to the vote has involved bilateral meetings, joint candidate presentations and diplomatic receptions. Murwira said the aim is to help the world better understand what Zimbabwe stands for, particularly its commitment to multilateralism at a time of growing global scepticism toward international institutions. “The world is facing many challenges in the multilateral sphere,” he said. “Zimbabwe believes strongly in the importance of multilateralism and inclusivity among all nations — big or small — guided by the principle of sovereign equality.”

Should Zimbabwe win the seat for the 2027-2028 term, Murwira said it would actively promote respect for international law, peaceful coexistence among nations, and peaceful resolution of disputes. He also emphasised that economic integration underpins lasting peace, stating that trade can serve as a powerful instrument of diplomacy. “President Mnangagwa laid out a strategy that we are following step by step, stone upon stone, leading up to the election on the 3rd of June,” Murwira said.

The minister also highlighted that Zimbabwe’s Constitution is aligned with UN principles, giving the country a strong and consistent position in the international arena. “Zimbabwe is ready to work with all members of the international community as a bridge-builder; ready to listen, engage and act through diplomacy for the common good,” he said. With all 193 UN member states eligible to vote, the outcome on Wednesday will determine whether Zimbabwe secures the seat it has been pursuing through months of diplomatic engagement.

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