French Republic
Ambassador Gérard Araud
France has been a member of the UN since October 24, 1945. It is a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Gerard Araud has served as France’s Permanent Representative to the UN since September 2009. The following is excerpted from Ambassador Araud’s statement during UN Security Council debate on June 9, 2010. France welcomes the adoption of Resolution 1929. The council adopted it by a large majority, with the votes of countries of Africa, Asia, Europe, and America, countries with or without a nuclear industry, and countries with or without trade relations with Iran. This unity has a clear…
