Krzyszczak Szczerski to Continue as Poland’s UN Representative
Poland confirmed that Krzysztof Szczerski will stay on as the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations. The decision was announced by Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in a statement to Polish Radio.
Yesterday the UN Secretary General praised Ambassador Szczerski, and the President and the Foreign Ministry agreed that he should remain in his role. Sikorski made the remarks in the interview, underscoring the value of Szczerski’s leadership at the UN.
Previously, Szczerski served as Poland’s Permanent Representative to the UN in 2021. Before that, from 2017 to 2021, he led the Cabinet of the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda.
Szczerski Elected President of the UN Commission for Social Development
It is notable that Krzysztof Szczerski was recently elected President of the UN Commission for Social Development by acclamation. This was announced by Bartosz Kempiński, the First Secretary of the Polish delegation.
The Commission is a long-standing UN body with a storied history. Its central mission is to advise governments worldwide on shaping policies that support social development by ensuring strong economic, political, cultural, and legal frameworks.
Poland has highlighted its commitment to social development and the knowledge it brings to international partners. By guiding the Commission’s work, Poland aims to contribute innovations used at home and share them with the global community.
The leadership of the Commission during its 63rd session will emphasize building solidarity between nations. The aim is to translate the idea of solidarity into practical actions that benefit communities around the world.
The new chair will speak to fellow Commission members about these priorities and how they align with ongoing UN agendas. The Commission conducts annual meetings that bring together delegates from many UN Member States. Its resolutions and decisions cover topics such as the organization of its sessions and the social aspects of development programs, including cooperation with regional initiatives focused on sustainable growth and poverty reduction.
As part of its advisory role, the Commission interfaces with the UN Economic and Social Council, known as ECOSOC, of which Poland has been a member since the start of this year and will remain so for the next three years. This relationship positions Poland to contribute to high-level discussions and shape policy directions on social development matters that affect millions of people.
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[Citation: wPolityce]