SOLOMON Islands will support Zimbabwe’s bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met Zimbabwe’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Professor Amon Murwira, in Honiara to confirm support for the African nation’s 2027–2028 council bid.
Manele has labelled the meeting as a significant step in strengthening engagement between Solomon Islands and Zimbabwe, including discussions on formalising diplomatic relations.
“By working together, we can amplify our voice on issues of shared interest and concern,” Manele said.
Zimbabwe is the sole endorsed candidate of the African States Group for the 2027–2028 term, and has received backing from the Southern African Development Community and the African Union.
As members of the United Nations, the Group of 77 and China, and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, Solomon Islands and Zimbabwe share a common platform for advancing South-South cooperation and development priorities.
Climate change featured prominently in the discussions, and Manele emphasised that for Small Island Developing States, this issue is a pressing security concern requiring stronger engagement within the Security Council.
The UN Security Council comprises five permanent and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.