Meet Germany's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna

Rüdiger Bohn, a seasoned German diplomat, has been appointed as Germany's new Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna as of July 2024. He presented his credentials to Ghada Waly, the Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna (UNOV).

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Rüdiger Bohn represents Germany at the United Nations in Vienna with several key international organizations. These include the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevents its misuse for military purposes; and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), which supports industrial development and economic cooperation, particularly in developing countries.

Additionally, Bohn is Germany's representative to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which addresses global issues related to drug abuse, organized crime, and terrorism. He also represents Germany at the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), which monitors compliance with the international ban on nuclear weapons testing. These organizations play a crucial role in international efforts towards peace, security, and development, and as Germany's Permanent Representative in Vienna, Rüdiger Bohn works closely with these institutions.

Ambassador Bohn brings a wealth of diplomatic experience, having served in numerous key positions throughout his career. Most recently, he was the Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy in London (2022–2024). Before that, he held the role of Commissioner for Non-proliferation, Disarmament, and Arms Control at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin (2018–2022). His extensive experience also includes serving as Head of the Division for Security Policy, Non-proliferation, and Arms Control, as well as overseeing bilateral relations with the United States, Canada, and European countries at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin.

Earlier in his career, Ambassador Bohn served in various capacities, including as Director of the German Information Center at the Embassy in Washington, D.C., and as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He has also held posts at the German NATO Delegation in Brussels and at embassies in Amman, Jordan, and Washington, D.C.

Academically, Ambassador Bohn is well-prepared, having studied Arabic Studies and International Law at Leipzig University. He also attended the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin.

Ambassador Bohn's extensive diplomatic experience and his academic background make him exceptionally well-suited to represent Germany's interests at the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna.

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Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Office of the United Nations in Vienna