THE Nordic countries have expressed strong support for Zimbabwe’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. Zimbabwe formally submitted its bid last week, following the official launch of its campaign by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with the aim of sharing Zimbabwe’s rich experience in peacebuilding and contributing meaningfully to global security.
With widespread international outreach underway, several nations have voiced their solidarity with Zimbabwe’s ambition. At the sidelines of the 22nd Africa-Nordic Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting, Norway reaffirmed the Nordic bloc’s commitment to backing Zimbabwe’s bid.
“We believe Zimbabwe will be a very strong candidate. We are always eager to support the proposals put forward by African countries, and we will follow the lead of the African community closely. Our support remains steadfast, as it has been in the past,” Honourable Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said.
“Norway and the Nordic countries also strongly advocate for permanent African seats on the Security Council in the long term. This forms part of the broader discussions on UN reform.”
Zimbabwe’s bid has already received official endorsement from both the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU).
If successful, Zimbabwe plans to leverage its extensive experience in regional and international peace and security efforts to contribute constructively towards shaping the United Nations’ responses to current global challenges.
