Zimbabwe Continues To Bid For Non-permanent Seat On UN Council

Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to international dialogue and co-operation as the country continues to bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.As the outgoing Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC), Zimbabwe has been actively engaged in regional peace and security efforts, particularly in the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Kenyan Counterpart William Ruto, co-chaired the Joint East African Community-SADC Summit which resolved to merge their peace efforts with those of the African Union in addressing the DRC crisis.“Guided by the spirit and letter of the UN’s charter and our inalienable freedom and right to participate, as equals, on the global stage. Let no-one think that they can engage us as masters. We are sovereign and independent people. Zimbabwe has submitted its bid for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for the period 2027 to 2028.Additionally, we have reinforced our country’s commitment to global peace and security by becoming a founding member of the international organisation for mediation. We look forward to sharing our experience in preventive diplomacy, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution, towards a more secure and prosperous world. Later this week, Zimbabwe will be handing over the Chairmanship of SADC to the Republic of Madagascar. This follows our successful term.” SABC