France will lead the UN Security Council’s diplomatic agenda in September after assuming the council’s rotating presidency.
France’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Jérôme Bonnafont, announced the council’s program for September at a press conference. The program prioritizes addressing major conflicts, mandatory briefings and thematic discussions.
France reaffirms commitment to multilateralism
Bonnafont said France had reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism as high-level sessions of the UN General Assembly begin this month.
France’s Permanent Representative to the UN said they would work to reflect this commitment in the successful conduct of the presidency throughout September. Bonnafont also said they would work toward an international order based on law and justice.
Presidency to pass to Greece in October
Greece is scheduled to assume the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in October.