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Permanent mission of the Russian Federation to the international organizations in Vienna
The representative of the Russian Federation to the international organizations in Vienna Vladimir Voronkov will lead the counter-terrorism office of the United Nations in the status of Deputy Secretary-General. The appropriate appointment of the head of the world organization antónio Guterres made on Wednesday.
Earlier Tuesday, UN Secretary-General reported that the head of the new office of the world organization for combating terrorism will be appointed “this week”.
The UN General Assembly on 15 June decided to establish the office of the world organization for combating terrorism. The new structure will be transferred from the Department of political Affairs office for the fight against terrorism and the task force on combating terrorism and working in them are currently employees. The head of the new Department will have the status of Deputy Secretary-General.