UN begins formal process to select next secretary-general
Successor to current UN chief Antonio Guterres will be elected over next year to serve a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2027
WASHINGTON (AA) — The United Nations on Tuesday formally launched the process to select its next secretary-general, as the presidents of the Security Council and the General Assembly issued a joint letter inviting member states to submit nominations and outlining the procedures for the coming months.
“Noting with regret that no woman has ever held the position of Secretary-General, and convinced of the need to guarantee equal opportunities for women and men in senior decision-making roles, Member States are encouraged to strongly consider nominating women as candidates,” the letter said.
It also emphasized the importance of regional diversity in the selection process.
The successor to current UN chief Antonio Guterres will be elected over the next year to serve a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Under Article 97 of the UN Charter, the secretary-general is appointed by the General Assembly following a recommendation from the Security Council.
Candidates who have publicly entered the race include former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan, and Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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