Shettima meets Costa Rican diplomat Grynspan over UN Secretary-General bid
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has met Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan, who is seeking to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. The meeting took place shortly before Shettima returned to Nigeria. This was contained in a post on the official X page of Kashim Shettima. Shettima said Nigeria’s position on candidates for the UN’s […] Shettima meets Costa Rican diplomat…
Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima met with Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan, who is vying for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The meeting occurred just before Shettima returned to Nigeria, as reported by the official X page of Shettima. In his post, Shettima emphasized that Nigeria would consider candidates for the top UN job based on principles of equity, justice, and fairness.
He further stated that Nigeria would support a candidate who actively promotes Africa's interests on the global stage, including the demand for enhanced representation in key international organizations and stronger multilateral cooperation. Shettima expressed his intention to endorse Grynspan's candidacy based on factors such as Nigeria's ties with Latin America and the significance of gender inclusivity.
He concluded by noting that Nigeria and Costa Rica share a historical connection between their countries and regions.
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