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Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting, White House says
First lady will make history by chairing meeting titled ‘Children, Technology and Education in Conflict’ in New York on Monday
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Lucy Quagginin New York
United States first lady Melania Trump is set to chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York on Monday, the White House announced, marking the first time a spouse of a serving world leader has done so.
“First lady Melania Trump is set to make history at the United Nations, taking the gavel as the United States assumes the Security Council Presidency to emphasise education’s role in advancing tolerance and world peace,” the White House said.
The US assumes a monthly rotating UN Security Council presidency in March, with each of its 15 members serving for one calendar month.
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The rotation is based on the English alphabetical order of their country names, with the United Kingdom holding the presidency in February. Bahrain will hold office in April and China in May.
Monday’s session, titled “Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict”, will also be the first time any US first lady has presided over the council. This is a departure from usual practice, as a nation’s ambassador or high-level official typically presides over the council.
Melania Trump's fashion diplomacy during her China visit
Melania Trump's fashion diplomacy during her China visit
US Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, is expected to attend the March 2 meeting, along with members of the United Nations Security Council and international stakeholders.
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