The role of the ambassador and permanent representative of Germany to the

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is as the leader of the German delegation to the United Nations in

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and as head of the Permanent Mission of the

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to the UN. The position has the rank and status of an

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and is also the representative of Germany in the

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. The permanent representative, currently Antje Leendertse, is charged with representing Germany, both through its non-permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council and also during plenary meetings of the

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, except in the rare situation in which a more senior officer (such as the

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or the

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) is present.

History of representatives

The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was admitted to the UN as an observer in 1955. The

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(East Germany) was admitted as an observer in 1972. On 18 September 1973 both were admitted as full members by the

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, following the recommendation of the Security Council by Resolution 335 on 22 June 1973. Through the accession of the German Democratic Republic to the Federal Republic of Germany, it was effective on 3 October 1990.

Office holders

Ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Germany

Ambassadors of the German Democratic Republic

References

External links

Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations - New York
{{Permanent Representatives to the United Nations Permanent Representatives of Germany to the United Nations