German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is to be given a top position at the United Nations in New York after she leaves the German government, APA reports.
According to information obtained by the German Press Agency from government circles in Berlin, the government wants to nominate the Green politician as the German candidate for the presidency of the UN General Assembly in the 2025/26 session. A corresponding cabinet decision by circular resolution has therefore been initiated.
Baerbock is to be elected by the UN General Assembly at the beginning of June and take up her one-year office in September. Her election is considered a formality following internal agreements at the United Nations.
Upon taking office, Baerbock will resign from her seat in the Bundestag, it was also reported. The office of President of the United Nations General Assembly is not to be confused with that of UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Baerbock intends to present her work program in New York in May
The President's task is to organize and chair the sessions of the UN General Assembly. Baerbock wants to present her work program in New York in May before the election scheduled for the beginning of June.
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