China has reaffirmed its support for Zimbabwe following the country's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.
Speaking at the 4th Meeting of National Coordinators of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations held in Harare on June 8 and 9, Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding congratulated Zimbabwe on securing the seat and pledged continued cooperation in advancing the interests of developing nations and the Global South.
The meeting brought together representatives from Zimbabwe, China, Russia and other member states to discuss multilateral cooperation, the principles of the United Nations Charter and ways of strengthening the voice of developing countries in global governance.
Zhou commended Zimbabwe's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for hosting the gathering and said China remained committed to working with fellow members to defend the principles of the UN Charter.
"China remains committed to working with all fellow members to strengthen the Group's solidarity, cohesion, visibility and influence, uphold the authority of the UN Charter, and safeguard the common interests of the Global South," he said.
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Delegates at the meeting reaffirmed that the UN Charter remains the foundation of the international system and stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and equality of all nations.
Participants also underscored the need for disputes to be resolved through political and diplomatic means, while rejecting the threat or use of force in international relations.
The gathering renewed calls for the removal of unilateral coercive measures imposed outside the framework of the United Nations, arguing that such measures negatively affect economic development and international cooperation.
The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations was established to promote adherence to international law, multilateralism and the principles contained in the UN Charter. Its members have consistently advocated for a more inclusive international order that reflects the interests and priorities of developing countries.
For Zimbabwe, hosting the meeting comes at a significant time as the country prepares to take up its seat on the Security Council.
The election is expected to give Harare a greater platform to participate in discussions on international peace, security and development while representing the interests of Africa and the wider developing world.
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