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Farirai Machivenyika-Senior Reporter
PARLIAMENT yesterday congratulated President Mnangagwa on Zimbabwe’s election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member for the 2027-2028 term.
Zimbabwe secured the position in a landslide victory after receiving 182 of the 190 votes cast. The country will officially assume the seat on January 1 next year.
Chegutu East legislator Cde Webster Shamu, who is also Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, delivered the congratulatory message during a Point of National Interest in the National Assembly.
“The election is a recognition to our nation’s commitment to multilateralism, peace and international co-operation. Zimbabwe assumes this responsibility at a pivotal moment in global affairs,” he said.
“As a nation formed through the struggle for self-determination, Zimbabwe is uniquely positioned to champion the aspirations of Africa and the broader Global South.
“Our election offers an opportunity to support calls for a more representative system of global governance and to ensure that the interests of developing nations are accorded the prominence that they deserve,” Cde Shamu said.
