France: France assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council on Tuesday for September, pledging to prioritize major conflicts, mandated reviews, and thematic debates. The nation has also reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism during the high-level UN General Assembly sessions starting this month.

According to Anadolu Agency, French UN Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont outlined the council's program of work for September during a news conference. Bonnafont pledged a 'commitment to multilateralism and to ensuring that commitment translated into a successful presidency for this month.' He emphasized the nation's efforts to strive for an international order based on law and justice.

The UN Security Council presidency will pass to Greece in October.