Online Reporter
Online Reporter
VENEZUELA on Tuesday expressed support for Zimbabwe’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
This emerged after a high-level meeting between Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira and his Venezuelan counterpart Mr Yvan Gil Pinto on the sidelines of the ongoing 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly,
which is currently taking place in New York.
The two ministers reaffirmed the historic and fraternal bonds that unite Harare and Caracas, describing the countries as “brotherly nations” with longstanding relations rooted in mutual support and cooperation.
Both ministers emphasised the two countries’ shared commitment to advancing the principles of the United Nations Charter and defending the values of peace, sovereignt and multilateralism.
Prof Murwira expressed appreciation for Venezuela’s steadfast support, highlighting the two countries’ joint efforts within the “Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter”.
He applauded Venezuela’s leadership in designating December 4 as a day to commemorate opposition to unilateral coercive measures not sanctioned by the United Nations, reaffirming Zimbabwe’s stance against such actions.
Mr Gil Pinto commended Zimbabwe’s principled positions in international fora and expressed Venezuela’s full support for Zimbabwe’s candidature as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
He emphasised that Zimbabwe’s election would not only strengthen Africa’s voice but also enhance the representation of the Global South in advancing justice, equity and multilateral cooperation.
He further announced his intention to pay an official visit to Harare soon to establish concrete frameworks for bilateral cooperation.
Both ministers underscored the importance of sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of states, stressing that these are sacrosanct principles enshrined in the UN Charter.
They agreed to deepen collaboration not only in the political sphere but also by translating their excellent diplomatic relations into robust economic partnerships.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to building a stronger Global South, anchored on solidarity, cooperation and the defence of international law.
