UN Security Council holds third straw poll in race for next Secretary General ahead of UNGA
The UN Security Council held a third straw poll on Friday to gauge support for candidates seeking to become the world body's next Secretary General, as world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the annual General Assembly . Results from the secret, informal vote were not immediately available after the process, which lasted more than an hour. "The third round of straw polls has taken…
The UN Security Council held a third straw poll on Friday to determine support for candidates vying to become the next Secretary General of the United Nations, ahead of the upcoming General Assembly in New York. The results of the secret, informal vote were not immediately available, but diplomats reported that Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica led the third round with nine "encourage" votes and five "discourage" votes, followed by Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana with eight "encourage" and six "discourage" votes.
Argentina's Rafael Grossi received five "encourage" and eight "discourage" votes. The race now has two clear frontrunners, but neither has secured enough support to avoid a potential P5 veto. The next vote is expected to take place shortly after High-Level Week, which could potentially open the race to new candidates.
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