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Joseph Madzimure
Zimpapers Politics Hub
SERBIA has joined a growing list of nations endorsing Zimbabwe’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
The candidacy is of both national and continental significance, having secured the unified backing of the African Union and the SADC.
In an interview yesterday, Serbian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Radiša Grujić, confirmed that his government is solidly behind Harare’s quest.
“I can confirm I raised this issue in my recent meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, that Serbia is firmly and strongly supportive of the Zimbabwe candidacy for the non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
“After the confirmation and this verbal message, the Serbian Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official position.
“That decision has been delivered to the Serbian authorities; I wanted to confirm that Serbia will cast its vote for Zimbabwe in the election in New York, which is scheduled for June this year,” said Ambassador Grujić.
He said the decision was anchored on the enduring historical friendship and cooperation between the two nations, particularly within multilateral frameworks.
“We had no doubt that we should support Zimbabwe because of our longstanding historical friendship and cooperation, especially in multilateral fora such as the United Nations Security Council.
“I would like to remind the Zimbabweans that the Southern African nation has served two times as a non-permanent member of the Security Council,” he said.
Ambassador Grujić further highlighted that Zimbabwe’s resilience under more than two decades of illegal sanctions makes it a deserving candidate for the seat.
“That was the basis and the root of our decision to believe that Zimbabwe, as a non-permanent member, will safeguard international peace and security, uphold the UN Charter and its core principles and support other nations.
“We expect Zimbabwe to represent the voice of smaller countries, to promote non-interference in internal affairs and to seek peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts,” he said.
Zimbabwe is strategically positioned for success, bolstered by the endorsement of all 54 African countries and various friendly nations outside the continent.
