Rubio Weighs In on UN Secretary-General Election

The secretary of state said that Washington's main concern was that whoever takes the role is committed to reforming the organization.

Rubio Weighs In on UN Secretary-General Election

TL;DR

  • The U.S. sees two or three strong candidates for the U.N. secretary-general post.
  • Revealing a preferred candidate would endanger their chances.
  • The U.S. is not putting forward its own candidate but is observing the selection process.
  • The U.S. prioritizes a commitment to U.N. reform in the next secretary-general.