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Ambassador Antje Leendertse, Permanent Representative

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A world in crisis needs trust and cooperation. It is an honor to represent Germany here and to help strengthen the United Nations. Germany has been and will remain a reliable partner.

Ambassador Antje Leendertse, Permanent Representative
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Ambassador Thomas Zahneisen, Deputy Permanent Representative

Amb. Thomas Zahneisen

The United Nations provide indispensable services. This is true for peace and security, humanitarian aid, human rights, climate and environment, and development. I am committed to ensuring that Germany is an essential pillar for the UN.

Ambassador Thomas Zahneisen, Deputy Permanent Representative
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Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations

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New York

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United States of America

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871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
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+1 212-940-0400

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+1 212-940-0402

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Why the United Nations Security Council is important despite all the vetoes and why Germany is running for a non-permanent seat

The UN is not perfect but it is irreplaceable at this time of unprecedented global crises. Germany champions a stronger rules-based international order and multilateralism and would like to assume responsibility for peace and security on the Security Council in 2027-2028.

 The logo for Germany’s candidature for a seat on the UN Security Council in 2027-2028
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Germany in the United Nations

Germany is a reliable partner to the United Nations (UN). Germany assumes responsibility and works to strengthen the UN and the international order on the basis of international law, the UN Charter and human rights.

Germany has been a member of the United Nations since 1973 
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Germany's anniversary exhibition at the UN Headquarter

We have come a long way together and we wish to remain a leading force for the future of the UN.

Exhibition Germany 50 Years in the United Nations, October 2023

Statements and Press Releases

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    German statement during the high level debate to mark the 10th anniversary of the Nelson Mandela Rules, 13 June 2025

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    German statement during the Informal Briefing by the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria, 12 June 2025

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    Explanation of Vote by Germany on Resolution ES-10/L.34/Rev.1, 12 June 2025

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    Peacebuilding Commission: Closing remarks by the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission during the joint meeting of the ECOSOC and the PBC on Haiti, 11 June 2026.

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    German statement during the joint meeting of the ECOSOC and the PBC on Haiti, 11 June 2026.

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    German statement during the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP18), 10 June 2025

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Federal Foreign Office news

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Shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East: Foreign Minister Wadephul on a mission to end the violence

The situation in the Middle East has further deteriorated as a result of the military strikes being traded between Israel and Iran. Foreign Minister Wadephul changed his original itinerary and travelled onwards to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman following his stop in Egypt.

Foreign Minister Wadephul with his Egypt counterpart Badr Abdelatty
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Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Rome: cooperation with Italy, dialogue with the Holy See and input for Europe’s security

Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Rome today for the Weimar-Plus meeting with European colleagues to discuss how to strengthen European security. He will also visit the Holy See and have his first official talks with the Italian Foreign Minister since taking office.

Foreign Minister Wadephul at the sixth meeting of the Weimar-Plus format
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Focus on our common goals: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to the United States

Germany and the United States are linked by a close, long-standing partnership. Foreign Minister Wadephul is now travelling to Washington, DC at the invitation of his American colleague, Marco Rubio. More information on his visit is available here.

BM Wadephul in Washington

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