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India Endorses Zimbabwe’s Bid for 2027–2028 UN Security Council Seat, Seals Mutual Support Pact

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India Endorses Zimbabwe’s Bid for 2027–2028 UN Security Council Seat, Seals Mutual Support Pact
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India has officially endorsed Zimbabwe’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term. The announcement came on 27 June 2025 during a courtesy call by India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare.

Following the meeting, Minister Singh confirmed a mutual support agreement between the two countries. India pledged its support for Zimbabwe’s 2027–2028 UNSC bid, while Zimbabwe committed to backing India’s candidacy for the 2029–2030 term. “We will support each other,” Singh told the media, emphasising the collaborative spirit of the arrangement.

This strategic accord highlights the strong and long-standing partnership between India and Zimbabwe, especially in promoting the interests of the Global South. The two nations have consistently supported each other on international platforms, including within the UN and other multilateral institutions.

Zimbabwe’s push for a non-permanent UNSC seat has been gaining momentum, with endorsements already received from major players like Russia, Cuba, Senegal, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the African Union (AU). These endorsements reflect a growing call for a more representative and equitable global security structure.

The UNSC includes five permanent members with veto power—China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US—and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. While non-permanent members lack veto rights, they actively contribute to key decisions on international peace and security, requiring at least nine affirmative votes to pass any resolution.

Minister Singh also discussed enhancing bilateral ties with President Mnangagwa, noting vibrant ministerial exchanges and shared efforts to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and development. He expressed appreciation for Zimbabwe’s hospitality and optimism about deepening economic relations.

India and Zimbabwe have enjoyed warm relations since Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. India has supported Zimbabwe’s development through credit lines, grants, and technical training under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. Infrastructure investments via the Export-Import Bank of India have also played a role.

The Indian diaspora in Zimbabwe continues to serve as a key link in the relationship, contributing to the country’s business, education, and healthcare sectors. This community remains a valuable bridge in fostering stronger people-to-people ties.

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The high-level talks also included Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, and senior government officials, underscoring the growing strategic alignment between New Delhi and Harare. India’s endorsement significantly boosts Zimbabwe’s UNSC campaign and signals broader momentum for inclusive multilateralism, particularly in empowering African nations in global governance.