Zimbabwe has reiterated its call for comprehensive reform of the United Nations system, including the Security Council, while urging strengthened multilateral cooperation to address global challenges, Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Amon Murwira has said.
Delivering a statement on behalf of President Mnangagwa at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, Murwira congratulated Ms Annalena Rebok on her election as President of the General Assembly.
He said Zimbabwe had confidence in her leadership during what he described as a “milestone session” and reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s support for the UN Charter.
“The 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter is a timely moment for reflection, especially as the world faces profound uncertainty from conflict, poverty, inequality and climate change,” said Murwira. He stressed that multilateralism must remain the cornerstone of global cooperation and warned against reforms that marginalise the Global South.
Murwira said Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership was an aberration which requires urgent redress.
He confirmed Zimbabwe’s candidature for a non-permanent seat for the 2027–2028 term, saying the country was ready to share its experiences in peacekeeping and conflict resolution.
He said peace was not only the absence of war but also the presence of justice, equality and respect for human dignity.
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Murwira stated that Zimbabwe’s solidarity with Palestine and Western Sahara, adding “The time has come for the establishment of a lasting peace in the Middle East through a two state ."
Murwira said Zimbabwe had recorded consistent economic growth of around six percent in recent years, driven by agriculture, mining, tourism and manufacturing. He said the country’s growth model was anchored on inclusivity, women’s empowerment, youth participation and disability rights.
He said Zimbabwe’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and called for reforms in the global financial system to unlock resources for the Global South.
He also said Zimbabwe would share its climate-smart agriculture models with other member states.
Murwira said Zimbabwe was committed to a holistic view of human rights and noted the abolition of the death penalty in December 2024 as evidence of respect for life.
He stated that the continued imposition of sanctions on Zimbabwe, describing them as unjust and unwarranted, and expressed gratitude to the African Union, SADC and other partners for their solidarity.
Murwira said the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter should be used to recommit to peace, development and inclusive multilateralism. “No one is safe until everyone is safe,” he said.
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