Caribbean nations back Zim UNSC bid 

Source: Caribbean nations back Zim UNSC bid – herald

Wallace Ruzvidzo

Herald Reporter

ST KITTS and Nevis, Guyana and Jamaica have become the latest Caribbean nations to pledge their support for Zimbabwe’s bid for a non‑permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the period 2027 to 2028.

They join an expanding list of countries that have already assured Harare of their backing.

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira, serving as President Mnangagwa’s Special Envoy, has been on a diplomatic mission across the Caribbean to secure votes for Zimbabwe’s candidature.

His tour began in Saint Lucia, which offered its support and continued to Jamaica, Guyana and St Kitts and Nevis, each of which formally endorsed Zimbabwe’s bid.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said Prof Murwira had met with St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew, who conveyed his support for Zimbabwe’s bid.

“Zimbabwe has advanced its diplomatic outreach in the Caribbean with a significant visit to St Kitts and Nevis, where the country was represented by President Mnangagwa’s Special Envoy Prof Amon Murwira, as part of efforts to garner support for Zimbabwe’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

“During the Caribbean tour, Prof Murwira paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, where the two sides engaged in high-level discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.

“Central to Prof Murwira’s mission was Zimbabwe’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council and Prime Minister Drew acknowledged the importance of the message delivered, noting that his country would support Zimbabwe’s bid as he also emphasised the critical role of the Council in advancing global peace and fostering mutual development among nations,” said the ministry.

A key outcome of the visit was also consensus on the establishment of a Joint Permanent Commission between St Kitts and Nevis and Zimbabwe.

“This mechanism is expected to guide structured cooperation in several priority areas, including economic development, science and technology, environmental sustainability, education, and cultural exchange,” said the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

In Guyana, Prof Murwira met with his counterpart Hugh Hilton Todd, who said their engagement was a renewal of the longstanding relations with Zimbabwe.

“This move comes amid renewed momentum in diplomatic relations between the two countries, following a high-level meeting in Georgetown involving Zimbabwe’s Special Envoy, Prof Amon Murwira, and Guyana’s Foreign Minister, Hugh Hilton Todd.

“Rooted in a common history and aligned aspirations, Guyana and Zimbabwe are now focused on the future, deepening people-to-people ties, boosting cultural and economic partnerships, and presenting a united front in global diplomacy,” said the Ministry.

The Foreign Affairs Minister is now in the Dominican Republic where he will hold high-level discussions with government officials aimed at fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.

“Deliberations will focus on further strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared priorities within the multilateral system, with particular emphasis on the promotion of peace and security, the expansion of trade and tourism, climate resilience, and the deepening of cooperation in education, science, and technology.

“As the campaign progresses, visits like these underscore the growing importance of cross-regional partnerships in shaping global governance and diplomacy,” said the ministry.