Poland takes over UN Security Council presidency
PR dla Zagranicy
Victoria Bieniek
01.05.2018 09:19
Poland takes over the monthly rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday.
The UN Security Council chamber in New York. Photo: Lowlova/Wikimedia Commons
During its presidency, Poland aims to work towards security and peace in the world, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz said.
Poland is to organise meetings dedicated to the Middle East and Africa, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
"The dominant issue on the agenda will be the development of events in Syria. The Polish diplomatic corps will endeavour to react efficiently to unexpected situations," the foreign ministry said.
It added that Poland would pay "special attention to developments in the Korean Peninsula and the Middle East."
During May, Poland is also to host a debate entitled "The role of the UN Security Council in preserving international law in the context of ensuring international peace and security," to be led by Polish President Andrzej Duda, and another on civilian protection, which will be chaired by Czaputowicz.
Poland joined the Security Council as a non-permanent member for a two-year stint in January.