France has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for one month.

Axar.az reports according to French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Security Council’s main responsibility is ensuring international peace and security. As a Permanent Member, France is working with its partners to find answers to current challenges and conflicts.

France succeeds Denmark, which held the UN Security Council presidency last month, and precedes Greece, which will take up this position in May. The French Council presidency is therefore the center of a “European trimester,” enabling us to demonstrate our shared commitment to a multilateral system that functions effectively and abides by the UN Charter and international law.

In light of current challenges, the guiding principle of our presidency will be an emphasis on multilateral dialogue over power relations.

Russia’s war of aggression, which it has waged since February 2022 in contempt of the most fundamental principles of international law, will be central to our efforts. France will continue to strive for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter.

The situation in the Middle East will be the topic of a ministerial-level meeting at the end of the month, chaired by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. International and regional partners will be invited to attend the meeting. It will reflect France’s commitment to peace in the region and will be part of the preparations for the international conference on the two-State solution jointly organized in New York by France and Saudi Arabia.

Given the seriousness of current conflicts, France will pay particular attention to the situation in the Great Lakes region, Sudan and South Sudan, and Haiti.

The French presidency will also initiate meetings devoted to peacekeeping operations and the protection of humanitarian workers – two strong commitments to support men and women on the ground who provide assistance to vulnerable populations. In order for multilateralism to be as effective as possible, France will continue its commitment to reforming the Security Council to improve representation.

Throughout its presidency, France will be guided by its commitment to multilateralism, the UN system, and respect for international law in maintaining international peace and security.