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Unidentified speaker urges strong choice for United Nations secretary-general, defends multilateralism

Public remarks · January 14, 2026
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Summary

In a brief recorded statement, Speaker 1 defended the United Nations and urged member states to select a secretary-general who represents global values and broad representation, saying the selection is a chance to "send a clear message" amid pressure on the multilateral system.

Speaker 1, an unidentified speaker, told listeners that the United Nations should be defended and that the upcoming selection of the next secretary-general presents a moment to demonstrate the institution’s values. "In no way would the world be better off without our United Nations," the speaker said, adding, "It is worth fighting for."

The speaker framed the…

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