The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and Zimbabwe and to discuss matters of mutual interest and cooperation.
Zimbabwe congratulates Austria🇦🇹 , Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬, Portugal🇵🇹 and Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 on their successful election to the Security Council!
We look forward to working collectively towards the maintenance of international peace and security, and to advancing the purposes and principles of the UN Charter
@AustriaUN@KyrgyzMissionUN@Portugal_UN@TTUNMission
At the invitation of the Government of Portugal, the Zimbabwe delegation, which is campaigning for the country’s non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, attended the Portuguese campaign event in New York City this Thursday, as Portugal is also vying for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council.
The occasion reflected growing diplomatic solidarity and cooperation between Zimbabwe and Portugal within the multilateral space.
Zimbabwe’s presence at the event demonstrated its commitment to constructive international engagement, partnership, and support for nations advocating for peace, dialogue, and global cooperation.
As both countries continue to engage on international platforms, the show of solidarity in New York symbolized mutual respect, diplomatic collaboration, and a shared vision for inclusive global governance and international peace and security.
Congratulations to Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, Portugal and Austria for their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2027-2028👏🏾!
Today, Zimbabwe marks a significant diplomatic milestone as the nation has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, garnering 182 out of 190 votes.
This resounding victory underscores the effectiveness of our Engagement and Re-engagement agenda, demonstrating the global community's confidence in Zimbabwe's leadership and commitment to international peace.
As we assume our seat on the global stage, Zimbabwe is poised to contribute meaningfully to international peace, security, and multilateral cooperation, championing a fairer and more equitable global order while amplifying Africa's voice.
I extend my sincere gratitude to the UN Member States for their support and to our diplomatic team for this outstanding achievement. Zimbabwe is open for business and now plays a pivotal role in shaping global peace.
#UNSC #DiplomaticTriumph #EngagementAndReengagement #GlobalPeace #Vision2030
[𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇] As the United Nations prepares to elect new members to the Security Council, Zimbabwe, as a candidate for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC, is presenting a vision rooted in peace, dialogue, multilateralism, and respect for international law.
Guided by the principle of being “A friend to all and an enemy to none,” Zimbabwe says lasting peace is built through cooperation, diplomacy, and mutual understanding.
🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧?
Today, Zimbabwe marked the conclusion of its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council with a reception in New York, reaffirming its commitment to a world built on peace, security, dialogue, and human dignity.
Guided by the UN Charter and the principle of multilateralism, Zimbabwe stands for:
🤝 Respect for international law
🕊️ Peaceful coexistence among nations
💬 Dialogue over confrontation
🌐 International cooperation and collective solutions
👩🏽✈️ Inclusive peacebuilding, with women and youth at the center
🌱 Addressing the root causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, and climate change.
Guided by its foreign policy vision of “A friend to all and an enemy to none,” Zimbabwe believes that lasting peace is not imposed; it is built through partnership, diplomacy, and mutual understanding.
Prof. dr. Amon Murwira today attended a campaign reception hosted by the Republic of the Philippines in New York as part of its campaign for election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term.
As the United Nations General Assembly prepares to elect five incoming non-permanent members of the Security Council on 3 June, Zimbabwe reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation, and the maintenance of global peace and security and values constructive engagement with all Member States seeking to contribute to the important work of the Security Council.
The UNSC consists of five permanent and ten non-permanent members and carries the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security under the Charter of the United Nations.
This morning in New York, Prof. dr. Amon Murwira held bilateral talks with Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Paulo Rangel.
The discussions focused on strengthening relations between the two countries and exploring opportunities for enhanced cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The two Ministers also discussed their respective countries’ candidacies for non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, underscoring the importance of constructive engagement and multilateral diplomacy.
Zimbabwe and Portugal further reaffirmed their respective candidacies for non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, highlighting the importance of constructive engagement, mutual respect, and multilateral cooperation in advancing international peace and security.
The meeting reflected the shared commitment of Zimbabwe and Portugal to deepening bilateral relations and promoting peace, security, and shared prosperity through the United Nations system.
Zimbabwe welcomes the productive meeting between Prof. dr. Amon Murwira and Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev in New York.
Strengthening dialogue and expanding practical cooperation between our countries creates new opportunities for partnership in areas of mutual interest.
We look forward to continued engagement and concrete outcomes from this growing relationship. 🤝
𝐙𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐰𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐍 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
This morning in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Prof. dr. Amon Murwira, attended the Meeting of the Group of Friends on Global Governance, convened at the United Nations under the theme “𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔.”
The high-level meeting was chaired by China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Wang Yi, and also addressed by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina J. Mohamed, alongside representatives from member states and international organizations from across the globe.
In his opening remarks, Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a more inclusive and equitable system of global governance anchored on equality, mutual respect, and multilateral cooperation. He emphasized the need to reject “the politicization, instrumentalization, and weaponization of human rights” and advocated for reforms to global financial and economic institutions to better reflect changing global realities.
Minister Wang Yi underscored the importance of reforming the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to provide greater representation for developing countries and the Global South. He also called for the restoration of the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement mechanism and respect for diverse economic systems and development paths among nations.
Addressing emerging global challenges, the Chinese Foreign Minister proposed stronger international cooperation in artificial intelligence governance, cyberspace, and outer space. He announced China’s proposal to establish a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization and reiterated support for the United Nations to play a leading role in regulating AI and bridging the global digital divide.
“AI should serve as a force for good,” Wang Yi said, adding that China would host the World AI Conference and a high-level meeting on global AI governance in Shanghai later this year.
He further emphasized the importance of cultural dialogue and exchanges among civilizations as a means of reducing geopolitical tensions and fostering understanding among nations.
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Amina J. Mohamed described the current global moment as one requiring urgent reform and renewed commitment to multilateralism. Reflecting on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter, she noted that while the multilateral system had prevented another world war and advanced human rights and sustainable development, it now faces unprecedented strain.
''To sum it up, multilateralism has not failed. Multilateralism has been failed.''
Ms. Mohamed warned that rising conflicts, climate change, economic inequality, and rapidly advancing technologies were exposing weaknesses in the current global governance architecture. She stressed the importance of reforming international financial institutions and the UN Security Council to better reflect contemporary geopolitical realities, particularly the need for greater African representation.
She also highlighted ongoing UN reform efforts under the UN80 initiative, aimed at making the organization more agile, effective, and responsive to modern global challenges.
In his intervention, Prof. Murwira reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to multilateralism, peaceful coexistence, and international cooperation under the framework of the United Nations Charter.
“Zimbabwe welcomes this important meeting under the theme reforming and improving global governance, working together to address global challenges,” Prof. Murwira said.
He emphasized that Zimbabwe’s foreign policy is guided by respect for international law, sovereign equality among states, and peaceful resolution of disputes. Prof. Murwira commended Chinese President Xi Jinping for his leadership in advancing the Global Governance Initiative and stressed that the current global environment demands solidarity and collective action.
Prof. Murwira said global governance institutions must better reflect present-day geopolitical realities by ensuring fair representation of developing countries, particularly Africa and the Global South.
“The continued under-representation of Africa and the Global South in key international institutions undermines both the legitimacy and effectiveness of the global governance architecture,” he said.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation as essential mechanisms for promoting sustainable development and shared prosperity. He reiterated Zimbabwe’s “friend to all and enemy to none” foreign policy doctrine, which promotes inclusive engagement and non-adversarial diplomacy.
Prof. Murwira further informed delegates that Zimbabwe is standing for election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term as the sole African Union-endorsed candidate.
“If elected, Zimbabwe will work to advance a more balanced, inclusive, and effective approach to international peace and security,” he said.
The meeting concluded with renewed calls to strengthen multilateralism, reform global governance institutions, and enhance cooperation to address shared global challenges.
Prof. Murwira is in New York to campaign for Zimbabwe’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2027–2028 term) and is leading diplomatic lobbying, meeting UN member states, and promoting Zimbabwe’s candidacy ahead of the upcoming election at the UN headquarters set for the 3rd of June 2026.
Prof. dr. Amon Murwira addresses the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate in New York City, as Zimbabwe advances its candidature for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
In his remarks, he reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to preventative diplomacy, multilateralism, peaceful coexistence, inclusive dialogue, and a more representative and equitable international order grounded in the principles of the United Nations Charter.
This Tuesday, Prof. dr. Amon Murwira attended the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate on “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System,” chaired by H.E. Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China.
In his intervention, Prof. Murwira reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to a United Nations Security Council that reflects contemporary geopolitical realities and addresses historical imbalances, particularly Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership and under-representation in the non-permanent category.
He emphasized that, 80 years after the founding of the United Nations, the UN Charter remains central to safeguarding peace, security, sovereign equality, and multilateral cooperation. He further noted that growing geopolitical tensions, unilateral measures, exclusionary practices, and the selective application of international law continue to undermine collective security and trust among nations.
Prof. Murwira called for strengthened cooperation between the United Nations Security Council and regional organizations, particularly the African Union, in line with Chapter VIII of the UN Charter. He also reiterated Zimbabwe’s support for the full and balanced implementation of Security Council Resolution 2719.
Highlighting Zimbabwe’s candidature for the Security Council, Prof. Murwira stated that Zimbabwe seeks to contribute meaningfully to international peace and security by promoting dialogue, consensus-building, inclusivity, preventive diplomacy, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Zimbabwe further urged all United Nations Member States to recommit themselves to the principles of the UN Charter and work collectively toward a just, peaceful, inclusive, and equitable international order.
Today, Prof. dr. Amon Murwira is in New York City, United States of America, where he is leading the Zimbabwean delegation to the United Nations Security Council elections.
Zimbabwe is campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the year 2027-2028, with elections scheduled for 3 June 2026 as part of its continued commitment to strengthening multilateralism and contributing constructively to global peace and security.
This morning, Prof. Murwira is attending the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System,” chaired by H.E. Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China.
Zimbabwe’s speaking slot is in the afternoon, and Prof. Murwira is expected to address the meeting later in the day.
If elected to the UNSC as a non-permanent member, Zimbabwe intends to advance inclusive dialogue, strengthen diplomacy, and promote the peaceful resolution of conflicts, while amplifying the voices of the Global South and contributing to a more balanced and equitable international order grounded in the principles of the United Nations Charter.
Today, together with @Cooperation_RW & @RwandaMFA we convened the diplomatic corps in #Rwanda for a briefing ahead of the Inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation, that will take place on 22–23 June 2026.
The briefing marked an important first step in building diplomatic momentum for a Convention focused on practical cooperation, institutional learning, knowledge exchange, and partnerships that deliver.
Wonderful celebration of #AfricaDay in Kigali! Thank you to our dean @AmbProf_Charity and our dear African Ambassadors for a culinary discovery and tour to the continent!
Congratulations for 63 years of unity and integration.
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