Source: Reuters (via feed)
The White House announced that Melania Trump will chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday. This event aligns with the United States taking over the monthly rotating presidency of the council. The chairing role is typically held by the country holding the presidency. The meeting is part of the council’s ongoing activities under U.S. leadership for the month.
Melania Trump’s role as chair will involve overseeing discussions and proceedings during the session. The announcement did not provide details on the meeting’s agenda. The Security Council addresses international peace and security issues on a regular basis. The White House statement confirmed the first lady’s participation but did not elaborate further.
Such chairing duties are part of the routine functioning of the UN Security Council. The rotation presidency allows each member country to set priorities and guide the council’s work temporarily. This occasion marks a notable instance of a first lady assuming the chair for a Security Council session.
The chairing of a Security Council meeting reflects the U.S. role in international diplomacy. Leadership in the council impacts global policy discussions and business environments tied to geopolitical stability.
