Palestinian Ambassador Tamer Almassri has extended formal congratulations to the Government and people of Zimbabwe following the country’s election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, describing the achievement as a milestone that carries profound significance for the Global South and the Palestinian cause.
Zimbabwe secured its seat on the 15-member body through an overwhelming mandate at the United Nations General Assembly, a result that Ambassador Almassri said reflects the deep respect the international community holds for Zimbabwe’s diplomatic record and its principled foreign policy positions.
“This significant achievement is a testament to the respect and confidence that the international community bestows upon Zimbabwe,” Ambassador Almassri said in a formal statement. “It stands as a clear recognition of Zimbabwe’s principled commitment to diplomacy, its advocacy for the sovereignty of nations, and its steadfast pursuit of a more equitable international order.”
The State of Palestine expressed confidence that Zimbabwe would use its seat at the Security Council’s horseshoe table to amplify the voices of developing nations and conflict-affected populations. The Palestinian official indicated that they expect Zimbabwe to champion the protection of civilian populations, the defence of international law, and the promotion of multilateral approaches to global conflicts, issues that sit at the heart of the Palestinian struggle for statehood.
“In these challenging times, when the global architecture for peace is being tested, the presence of a nation that understands the value of peace, dialogue, and non-interference is a vital contribution to the Council,” the Ambassador’s statement read.
The congratulatory message also underscored the historical solidarity between Palestine and Zimbabwe, rooted in parallel struggles for national liberation, self-determination, and justice. Ambassador Almassri reaffirmed what he described as a deep fraternal bond between the two nations, noting that Zimbabwe has been a consistent and unwavering supporter of Palestinian statehood, including Palestinian claims to Jerusalem as the capital of a future independent state.
He said that the election deepens what they view as a natural partnership between nations that have experienced colonialism and the denial of sovereignty. The statement stopped short of outlining specific agenda items the two sides intend to coordinate on within the Security Council, but signalled a commitment to strengthening bilateral diplomatic engagement ahead of Zimbabwe’s tenure.
Zimbabwe’s election to the Security Council comes at a moment of heightened international attention on conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, with the Council increasingly paralysed by divisions among its five permanent members. Non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly hold two-year, non-renewable terms and do not carry veto power, but they participate fully in deliberations and votes on resolutions.
The State of Palestine, which holds permanent observer status at the United Nations, has no voting seat on the Council but maintains active engagement with elected members as it pursues international recognition and a negotiated end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Ambassador Almassri concluded by wishing Zimbabwe’s government continued success in its diplomatic endeavours and affirmed that both states remain committed to working towards a more just and peaceful world.
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