Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations

The role of the ambassador and permanent representative of France to the United Nations (French: ambassadeur et représentant permanent de la France auprès des Nations Unies) is the head of the French delegation to the United Nations in New York and the head of the Permanent Mission of France to the UN. The position carries the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and includes representation of France on the United Nations Security Council.

The permanent representative, currently Jérôme Bonnafont, represents France in the Security Council and in plenary meetings of the General Assembly, except when representation is assumed by a more senior authority, such as the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister or the President.