United Nations: Elections
(asked on 27th April 2026) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what are the priorities of His Majesty’s government for the election of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Answered by
Chris Elmore
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 29th April 2026
The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.