Foreign Press Center Briefing on the United Nations Agenda During Presidency of UN Security Council

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New York Foreign Press Center Briefing on "United States to Bring Food Security to the Forefront of the United Nations Agenda During Presidency of UN Security Council." July 31, 2023. Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings-foreign-press-centers/food-security-and-un-security-council-presidency Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield discusses the United States Presidency of the Security Council, which will focus on combatting food insecurity. For the month of August, the United States will serve as President of the United Nations Security Council, a position that rotates every month among the 15 Council members.In this role, the United States will be responsible for setting the agenda of the Security Council for the month, organizing Security Council meetings, managing the distribution of information to Council members, issuing statements, and communicating the Council’s actions to the public. ------------ The mission of the Foreign Press Centers is to assist foreign media in their coverage of the United States by providing firsthand access to both government and non-government experts to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. politics, history, values, and culture. The views expressed by briefers not affiliated with the Department of State or U.S. government are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of State or the U.S. government. Participation in Foreign Press Center programming by briefers not affiliated with the Department of State or U.S. government does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of their views.