China Says New UN Secretary-General Should Be Competent, Impartial and Upright
The selection process for the next UN chief is underway, with one of seven candidates set to take office on January 1, 2027, according to Anadolu Agency.
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China has said the next United Nations secretary-general should be competent, impartial and upright, according to Anadolu Agency.
The comments come as the selection process for a new UN chief is currently underway, with one of seven candidates set to take office on January 1, 2027.
China's remarks reflect its stated expectations for the qualities the incoming secretary-general should bring to the role, though the report did not indicate which candidate, if any, China favors among the seven contenders.
The selection process for the UN's top position typically involves consultations among member states, including the five permanent members of the Security Council.
No timeline beyond the January 2027 start date for the incoming secretary-general was specified in the available report.
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- New UN secretary-general should be competent, impartial, upright: China — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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