United Nations candidates to hold interactive dialogues for Secretary-General selection

Candidates for the position of United Nations Secretary-General are scheduled to participate in interactive dialogues on April 21 and 22. These sessions, convened by the office of the President of the General Assembly, mark the first such selection process in ten years. During the three-hour dialogues, candidates will present their vision for the organization and address questions regarding their leadership experience and proposed UN reforms. The discussions will cover the three main pillars of the UN: peace and security, development, and human rights. Each candidate will be granted ten minutes for an opening statement, followed by a question-and-answer period with member states and civil society representatives. The President of the General Assembly emphasized the necessity of strong leadership to manage contemporary political and economic challenges. The objective is to identify a candidate capable of implementing reforms to ensure the UN is prepared for future demands. Sources indicate there are four candidates currently participating in the selection process.