President pledges commitment to global peace ahead of UN Security Council tenure
Nyore Madzianike, Senior Reporter
AS Zimbabwe prepares to take up a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council next year President Mnangagwa has pledged commitment to strengthening the United Nations’ role in maintaining international peace and security. The commitment, that is anchored on preventive diplomacy, multilateralism and respect for international law, was conveyed by Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda while addressing delegates at the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary union (IPU) and related meetings held in Arusha, Tanzania, from Monday to Friday last week. Held under the theme “Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all”, the assembly brought together parliamentary representatives to discuss governance and inclusive development. “Zimbabwe and its Parliament, through the President, Dr ED Mnangagwa, would like to thank profusely the governments of the IPU family for having voted resoundingly for Zimbabwe to be a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. “In that regard, President Dr ED Mnangagwa has pledged that Zimbabwe will advance efforts for global peace and security guided by the principle of preventive diplomacy and faithful adherence to multilateralism, as well as the respect for international law.” Adv Mudenda called for Africa’s experiences and perspectives to be given greater recognition in shaping international governance frameworks. ReadMore