Report: UN secretary-general meets Iranian foreign minister
A report from TASS (Russia) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
A report from TASS (Russia) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
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.
Russia's foreign minister said the incoming UN Secretary-General, due to be elected by year's end, should not serve the interests of individual countries, according to TASS.
A Guardian commentary argues the incoming secretary-general faces unprecedented challenges as the organisation meets this week.
Russian diplomat Kirill Logvinov said three rounds of indicative Security Council votes have still not clarified which of eight candidates is the most acceptable choice for the next UN Secretary-General.

Russia's Kirill Logvinov said the challenge lies less with the candidates than with the scale of tasks the next UN chief will face, TASS reports.
The former Chilean president's bid had struggled to gain support in a Security Council straw poll, leaving seven candidates in contention, according to The Guardian.
The former Chilean president said she will continue her international work after dropping out of a field of eight candidates, according to The Guardian.

Former Chilean president cites weak polling as she ends bid to become the UN's first female chief

Russia's ambassador to the UN said the next secretary-general must remain objective and serve all member states, according to TASS.