- Delegation paid courtesy call on President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare
- King express confidence in President Mnangagwa’s leadership on global stage
- The delegation included Eswatini’s Minister of Agriculture, Mandla Tshawuka
BY THEMBA ZWANE
MBABANE – King Mswati III has dispatched an eight-member delegation led by Prince Lindani to Zimbabwe, Harare to deliver a special message to President Emmerson Mnangagwa following that country’s election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term.
The delegation, which also included Eswatini’s Minister of Agriculture, Mandla Tshawuka, paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare on June 10, where the two sides also discussed issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations that continue to bind Eswatini and Zimbabwe.
Speaking after the meeting, Prince Lindani said the primary purpose of the visit was to convey King Mswati III’s congratulations to the Zimbabwean leader for the diplomatic milestone.
“We came here first to congratulate His Excellency on the milestone of Zimbabwe and what they have achieved thus far, being nominated and elected to represent the continent in the UN Security Council seat for 2027-2028,” Prince Lindani said.
Zimbabwe prepares to represent Africa on Global body
He added that King Mswati III had expressed confidence in President Mnangagwa’s leadership as Zimbabwe prepares to represent Africa on the global body.
“His Majesty congratulates his dear brother on that and he knows that the President is very capable,” he said.
Beyond delivering the King’s message, the meeting provided an opportunity for the two countries to review areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment and other sectors of mutual interest.
The visit underscores the warm diplomatic ties between Eswatini and Zimbabwe, which have been reinforced through regular high-level exchanges between the two Heads of State.
President Mnangangwa joined King double celebrations
In April this year, President Mnangagwa travelled to or visited the Kingdom of Eswatini to attend the joint celebrations marking His Majesty King Mswati III’s 58th birthday and the 40th anniversary of his reign.
The Zimbabwean leader also attended Eswatini’s 57th Independence celebrations in 2025, further demonstrating the close friendship and cooperation between the neighbouring African nations.
The latest engagement is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations as Eswatini and Zimbabwe continue to deepen cooperation on regional and international issues.
UN General Assembly elect Zimbabwe member of UN Security Council
Meanwhile, on June 3, 2026, the UN General Assembly elected Zimbabwe as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. As the sole African candidate endorsed by the African Union, Zimbabwe secured 182 out of 191 votes. The southern African nation will serve its two-year term beginning January 1, 2027.
This marks Zimbabwe’s third time serving on the 15-member council, having previously held the seat in 1983–1984 and 1991–1992. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration aims to use the platform to amplify Africa’s voice in global affairs and champion international reforms. The country will officially succeed Somalia.
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