Mnangagwa hosts UN envoys as Zimbabwe intensifies UNSC bid

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has met an eight-member delegation of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations at State House, as Zimbabwe intensifies its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.

The visiting envoys are on a familiarisation tour of the country aimed at deepening understanding of Zimbabwe's governance systems, development priorities and foreign policy direction.

Zimbabwe is seeking to return to the influential global body decades after its previous terms in 1983–1984 and 1991–1992, with authorities positioning the country as an active supporter of multilateralism and international cooperation.

The government says the campaign is part of broader diplomatic re-engagement efforts aimed at strengthening ties with the international community and securing wider support ahead of the UNSC vote scheduled for June this year.

If successful, Zimbabwe's election would enhance its participation in global decision-making and mark a key milestone in its international diplomacy drive.