UN Secretary-General Candidate Otunnu Calls for Comprehensive Agreement on Iran
Olara Otunnu says resolving the Iran conflict would be an immediate priority in international peace and security efforts, according to TASS.
Olara Otunnu, a candidate for the position of United Nations secretary-general, has called for a comprehensive agreement on Iran, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
Otunnu identified the resolution of the Iran conflict as one of the areas he intends to prioritize immediately in the sphere of international peace and security, TASS reported.
The report did not provide further details on the specific proposals Otunnu has in mind for reaching such an agreement, nor did it elaborate on other priorities he may pursue if selected to lead the United Nations.
Otunnu, a Ugandan diplomat and lawyer, has previously served in senior United Nations roles, including as the UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict.
The selection process for the next UN secretary-general typically involves consultations among UN Security Council members before a recommendation is put to the General Assembly.
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