Who assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May 2023

In May 2023 Pascale Baeriswyl who is the permanent representative of Switzerland to the United Nations assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council. The presidency of the council shifts monthly among its member states and allows the presiding country to set the agenda and guide discussions on major international issues. Switzerland used this opportunity to highlight matters of peace security and humanitarian relief. This role is significant because the UN Security Council makes binding decisions related to conflicts sanctions and global stability and the presidency provides a voice to shape those outcomes.