Stałe Przedstawicielstwo RP przy ONZ

About the Mission

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the Organisation of the United Nations in New York is a diplomatic mission representing Poland in the work of the UN system at the multilateral level. The mission operates within the structure of the Polish foreign service and carries out tasks resulting from Poland's membership in the UN, cooperating with the organs, agencies, and programs of the United Nations.

Scope of Activity

The Mission participates in the work of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and other UN bodies and committees, taking part in negotiations on resolutions, declarations, and international agreements. It supports the shaping of Poland's position in key UN debates, including peace and international security, human rights, sustainable development, and economic and social cooperation. The mission monitors decision-making processes within the UN, analyzes draft documents, and provides recommendations to relevant domestic institutions to ensure the consistency of Polish foreign policy at the multilateral level. It cooperates with missions of other UN member states, building coalitions and support for initiatives important from the perspective of Polish foreign policy.

Diplomatic and Representational Functions

The Permanent Mission represents Poland before the Secretary-General of the UN, main and subsidiary bodies, and a wide range of specialized agencies of the United Nations system. The mission presents official positions of the Republic of Poland at the UN forum, participating in debates, plenary speeches, expert meetings, and thematic negotiations. The mission participates in special events, conferences, and high-level meetings organized by the UN in New York, ensuring Poland's visibility and activity within the organization.

International Cooperation

The Mission cooperates with other permanent missions, regional groups of states, and international organizations present at the UN to support initiatives promoting peace, development, and respect for international law. The mission participates in coordinating activities of the European Union within the UN when it concerns issues covered by common foreign and security policy and other areas of EU cooperation.

For Whom

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the UN is a key partner for Polish public institutions involved in foreign policy, security, development, human rights, and economic cooperation that need representation at the UN forum. The mission serves as a contact point for international organizations, think tanks, and expert circles interested in cooperation with Poland within the UN structures and in the area of multilateral diplomacy. The Mission is also a natural partner for dialogue for other missions of UN member states seeking to develop common positions and initiatives.

Mission and Values

The activity of the Permanent Mission focuses on supporting the goals and principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations, including maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and cooperating to solve global problems. Operating on behalf of the Republic of Poland, the mission promotes respect for international law, human rights, principles of sustainable development, and multilateralism, i.e., cooperation within the international community at the multilateral level.

General Information

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the UN in New York operates as a specialized diplomatic mission, separate from bilateral embassies, focused on Poland's relations with an international organization and its member states. The mission operates based on international law on diplomatic relations and internal regulations of the Polish foreign service, combining political, legal, and expert competencies related to the UN agenda.