Zim Now Writer
African leaders gathered in St Petersburg for the Russia-Africa Summit, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa, have demanded a place in the United Nations Security Council, an end to paternalism and establishment of a multi-polar democratic world that is reflective of the present world.
The African leaders said this will create a decent, safe and equality-based world order instead of the lopsided status quo that benefits a few countries which benefited from slavery, colonialism and now benefit from neo-colonialism which is premised on rules they themselves set without the involvement of the developing world.
In his remarks at the plenary session, Mnangagwa, who was flanked by his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin, said without Russia’s support, independence would have been difficult to attain for most African states, and there was now need for similar synergies to dislodge the Western hegemonic rule and influence.
“The history of Africa development cannot be accurate and complete without mentioning the significant contribution of the Russian Federation dating back to the USSR. The Russian people stood with Africa, providing moral, technical and material support to many of our countries as we fought to liberate ourselves from the oppressive colonial rule.
“This support and solidarity continued after independence towards advancing the development of peace and security of African countries,” said the President.
In the case of Zimbabwe, the President added, the country “will forever remember the Russian Federation decisive intervention together with China in 2008, through a veto which prevented the imposition of United Nations Chapter 7 sanctions instigated by our country’s Western detractors”.
To advance the creation of a just and democratic world, premised on multilateralism, Mnangagwa said there is a need to strengthen existing world institutions so that they are reflective of the new world order.
“For decades, sustainable socio-economic development at regional and global level has been hindered by the escalating threat of transnational organized crime, conflict and terrorism that encroach upon global peace and security. In Zimbabwe, we have a philosophy that “A country is build, a country is developed, a country is ruled, and a country is prayed for by its own people”, we leave no one and no place behind.
“Strengthening existing institutions as well as curving new partnerships remain key for a just and peaceful world order, which is unfolding. In this context, Zimbabwe commends the Russian Federation for its solidarity and support guided by our shared aspirations and development objectives for convening this Russian African Summit,” said the Mnangagwa.
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