Momentum for change is building around the UN: UK statement on reform of SC
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the General Assembly debate on Security Council reform
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the General Assembly debate on Security Council reform
International News Feb 6, 2021 UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations kicked off the selection of its next secretary-general on Friday, asking the 193 U.N. member states to submit candidates to be the world organization’s chief diplomat and operating officer. The process officially began with a joint letter signed virtually by General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir and Britain’s U.N. Ambassador Barbara Woodward, this month’s president of the Security Council opening the nomination of candidates. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose current term expires on Dec. 31, announced l...
Mr Guterres has already got the backing of current UN Security Council chair, Britain
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres officially declared Monday he is seeking a second five-year term at the helm of the United Nations.
The Globe and Mail Edith M. Lederer Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Secretary-General Antonio Guterres officially declared Monday he is seeking a second five-year term at the helm of the United Nations. Guterres, whose current term ends next Dec. 31, said in a letter to General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir that “It would be my honour to continue to serve the organization ...