02/09/2026
New York, September 2, 2026 – The Europe Today: France has assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for September, taking over the council’s leadership as the United Nations enters a key month of high-level diplomatic activity.
France’s presidency comes as world leaders prepare to gather at UN Headquarters in New York for the annual high-level session of the UN General Assembly. Paris has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and to strengthening international cooperation through the United Nations.
During its month-long presidency, France is expected to guide the council’s work on a range of international peace and security issues. According to the UN Security Council’s September programme, the body will address developments concerning Haiti, Iran and Sudan, among other matters.
New York, September 2, 2026 – The Europe Today: France has assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for September, taking over