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ZIMBABWE is currently on a diplomatic outreach in five Eastern European countries as it intensifies its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term ahead of elections next month.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira, who is President Mnangagwa’s special envoy, and his delegation began the tour in Albania on Wednesday and will also visit Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Prof Murwira met Albania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Ferit Hoxha in the country’s capital, Tirana, as Zimbabwe seeks to build broad-based international support while strengthening bilateral ties grounded in mutual respect and shared aspirations for stability and development.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr Hoxha welcomed his Zimbabwean counterpart and highlighted the significance of the visit.
“I am very happy to receive my colleague, the minister, and a special envoy for Zimbabwe’s candidature to the Security Council for the term 2027-2028,” he said.
“It was a good opportunity to talk about what we can do together, to contribute to peace, prosperity and growth for our countries.”
Albania, he said, had been briefed in detail on Zimbabwe’s campaign and its strategic priorities, emphasising that Harare’s bid is backed by the African Union.
“This is, of course, a strong guarantee for success,” Mr Hoxha added, signalling that Albania would consider the candidature “very favourably”, in line with a history of mutual diplomatic support.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said Zimbabwe’s campaign emphasises neutrality, dialogue and inclusivity, and aims to contribute meaningfully to global peace and security by advocating diplomatic solutions to conflicts, respect for sovereignty and strengthening of international law as the cornerstone of global governance.
The ministry added that if elected to the Security Council, Zimbabwe will prioritise conflict prevention and mediation.
“Drawing from its liberation history and regional engagement within Africa, Zimbabwe aims to amplify the voices of developing nations while promoting a more equitable international system.
“The campaign also underscores the importance of reforming the United Nations system to ensure that the Security Council is more representative and responsive to contemporary global realities and in this regard, Zimbabwe aligns itself with broader calls from the Global South for fairness, transparency and inclusivity in international decision-making,” reads the statement.
Zimbabwe has already taken similar campaigns to the Caribbean countries and the Pacific nations that include Fiji, Tonga and the Solomon Islands.
In the Caribbean nations, St Kitts and Nevis, Guyana, St Lucia and Jamaica have pledged their support for Zimbabwe’s bid, joining an expanding list of countries that have already assured Harare of their backing.
