UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence
Candidates for the next UN secretary-general argued this week for a stronger focus on peace and restoring trust, while avoiding positions that could antagonize the member states who will choose the next leader.
Contenders for the next UN secretary-general used this week’s forums to push for a United Nations more invested in peace and in restoring confidence among members. They largely steered clear of firm positions on contentious issues to avoid antagonizing the governments that will select the next UN chief.