Lavrov: Several UN Secretary-General Candidates Meet Qualifications
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that several candidates for UN Secretary-General possess the necessary qualities for the role, emphasizing impartiality, balance, and adherence to the UN Charter. He also criticized the current UN leadership for perceived bias.
Consensus
- Sergey Lavrov stated that there are several candidates for UN Secretary-General who possess the necessary qualities for the position.
- Lavrov emphasized that the ideal candidate should be impartial, balanced, and adhere to the UN Charter.
- Lavrov mentioned that the UN Secretary-General should act as the chief administrative officer and avoid taking sides in divisions among member states.
- The statements were made during a press conference at the UN following the 81st General Assembly session.
- Lavrov noted that some candidates from Latin America and other continents meet the required criteria.
Points of divergence
- On September 17, Maria Zakharova accused UN Secretary-General António Guterres of conducting an anti-Russian campaign related to events in Bucha, claiming his actions violated the principle of neutrality. — vedomosti
- Alexander Alimov, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated there is no consensus in the UN Security Council regarding a candidate for UN Secretary-General, and weak candidates have already 'shaken loose'. — vesti
- Lavrov said that full agreement is only possible 'where? In the cemetery' — implying that complete consensus is unrealistic. — interfax
Coverage (5 sources)
- Lavrov: a number of candidates for the post of UN Secretary-General possess the necessary qualities — Ведомости
- Among candidates for UN Secretary-General there are suitable people, Lavrov stated — Вести
- Russian Foreign Minister stated there is a whole range of worthy candidates for the post of UN Secretary-General — Интерфакс
- Foreign Ministry: new UN secretary-general must take into account the interests not only of the "golden billion" — Вести
- Lavrov called on the UN to adhere to international law — Вести