UNGA concludes interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) concluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general on Wednesday.



Four candidates vying for the position participated in the dialogues: Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and former UN high commissioner for human rights, nominated by Brazil and Mexico; Rafael Grossi, current director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, nominated by Argentina; Macky Sall, former president of Senegal, nominated by Burundi; and Rebeca Grynspan, economist and former vice president of Costa Rica, nominated by Costa Rica.



During the three-hour dialogues, the candidates presented their vision statements and responded to questions from UN member states and civil society on topics ranging from their leadership abilities, experience and qualifications to reform and the three UN pillars -- peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.