UN Organization
Selection of the next Secretary-General at UNGA 81
Raised by 75 of 223 speakers. Read verbatim UN transcript quotes and select a time to hear the speech.
Speeches that raised selection of the next secretary-general
New Zealand · Day 6Victoria Louise HallumAs we prepare to appoint the next Secretary-General to lead the UN into the next phase, we should be clear about what this moment requires.
We ask the next Secretary-General to work with us to preserve the integrity of the global disarmament framework, particularly on weapons of mass destruction.
Second, we call on the next Secretary-General to provide strong leadership across the UN's development and human rights pillars.
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President of the General Assembly (closing) · Day 6Dr. Khalilur RahmanExcellencies, The appointment of the next Secretary-General also emerged as one of this Assembly's most consequential responsibilities at a time when the Organization is facing complex issues and challenges.
The Charter is clear about the selection process, that the Security Council will recommend and the General Assembly will appoint the next Secretary-General.
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