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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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    Statement during the General Debate of the Special Session of the Assembly of States Parties on the review of the amendments on the crime of aggression, 7 July 2025

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    German statement during the UN General Assembly Meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, 7 July 2025.

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    German statement during the General Assembly Debate on the Responsibility to Protect and the Prevention of Genocide, War Crimes, Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes Against Humanity, 1 July 2025.

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    German Statement during the high level debate on peace and security in Africa, 25 June 2025.

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    German statement during the informal meeting of the plenary to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, 26 June 2026.

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    German statement during the UN Security Council Open Debate on Children in Armed Conflict (CAAC), 25 June 2026.

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Federal Foreign Office news

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For security and prosperity in Europe: Germany and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland conclude a Treaty on Friendship and Bilateral Cooperation

With their Treaty on Friendship and Bilateral Cooperation, Germany and the United Kingdom are making a key contribution to Europe’s security and defence. Read on to find out more.

Germany and the United Kingdom signed the Treaty on Friendship and Bilateral Cooperation
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Friendship, partnership and security in challenging times: Foreign Minister Wadephul in London, Oslo and Paris

The German-UK Friendship Treaty, which is to be signed today in London, marks a new chapter in the close relations between Germany and the United Kingdom. After his appointments in London, Foreign Minister Wadephul will travel on to Oslo and Paris for talks in these cities. Read on to find out more.

Foreign Minister Wadephul meets his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot at the Quai D'Orsay in Paris
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Bilateral relations, security in Europe, the situation in the Middle East: Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Vienna for bilateral talks

Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Vienna for his first talks with his Austrian counterpart since assuming office. He will also meet with the Israeli Foreign Minister. The talks will focus on Europe’s security, the situation in the Middle East and relations between Germany and Austria.

Foreign Minister Wadephul talking to his Austrian and Israeli counterparts  Meinl-Reisinger and Sa’ar

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