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Zimbabwe secures AU backing in UN Security Council bid
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira says Zimbabwe is gaining significant international support in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, expressing confidence ahead of the 3 June 2026 election.
Speaking during a post-Cabinet media briefing last week, Prof. Murwira said the country's campaign had reached a critical milestone following formal endorsement by the African Union.
"Zimbabwe's candidature has now been formally endorsed by the African Union which effectively consolidates the backing of 54 African member states. This is a major milestone because regional endorsement is critical in Security Council elections," he said.
The AU endorsement is widely regarded as a decisive factor in the competitive election process, where regional blocs play a central role in determining candidates for the Council's rotating seats.
Prof. Murwira revealed that Zimbabwe has also secured bilateral support agreements with more than 80 countries outside Africa, bringing its projected total backing to over 130 nations.
"Our diplomatic engagements indicate that support continues to grow beyond the continent. We are confident that the momentum we are seeing will translate into a favourable outcome at the General Assembly," he said.
The minister noted that the campaign has been spearheaded by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has leveraged state visits and high-level international engagements to lobby for Zimbabwe's bid.
He added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has integrated the Security Council campaign into its broader diplomatic strategy.
According to Prof. Murwira, Zimbabwe's candidature is anchored in its foreign policy doctrine of being "a friend to all and an enemy to none," with an emphasis on promoting global peace, trade, tourism and scientific cooperation.
"Our candidature reflects Zimbabwe's commitment to multilateralism, peace-building and cooperation among nations. We believe our track record positions us well to contribute meaningfully to the Security Council," he said.
The vote will take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. To secure a seat, candidates must obtain a two-thirds majority of member states present and voting in the General Assembly.
Government officials say they remain optimistic about Zimbabwe's prospects, citing regional peace-building initiatives and its commitment to multilateral cooperation as central pillars of the campaign.
Speaking during a post-Cabinet media briefing last week, Prof. Murwira said the country's campaign had reached a critical milestone following formal endorsement by the African Union.
"Zimbabwe's candidature has now been formally endorsed by the African Union which effectively consolidates the backing of 54 African member states. This is a major milestone because regional endorsement is critical in Security Council elections," he said.
The AU endorsement is widely regarded as a decisive factor in the competitive election process, where regional blocs play a central role in determining candidates for the Council's rotating seats.
Prof. Murwira revealed that Zimbabwe has also secured bilateral support agreements with more than 80 countries outside Africa, bringing its projected total backing to over 130 nations.
"Our diplomatic engagements indicate that support continues to grow beyond the continent. We are confident that the momentum we are seeing will translate into a favourable outcome at the General Assembly," he said.
The minister noted that the campaign has been spearheaded by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has leveraged state visits and high-level international engagements to lobby for Zimbabwe's bid.
He added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has integrated the Security Council campaign into its broader diplomatic strategy.
According to Prof. Murwira, Zimbabwe's candidature is anchored in its foreign policy doctrine of being "a friend to all and an enemy to none," with an emphasis on promoting global peace, trade, tourism and scientific cooperation.
"Our candidature reflects Zimbabwe's commitment to multilateralism, peace-building and cooperation among nations. We believe our track record positions us well to contribute meaningfully to the Security Council," he said.
The vote will take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. To secure a seat, candidates must obtain a two-thirds majority of member states present and voting in the General Assembly.
Government officials say they remain optimistic about Zimbabwe's prospects, citing regional peace-building initiatives and its commitment to multilateral cooperation as central pillars of the campaign.
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