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Council reiterates Article 97 process, cites joint letter and principles of transparency and inclusivity
Summary
The Council emphasized that the secretary-general selection will follow Article 97 of the UN Charter and a joint 11/25/2025 letter, stressing transparency and inclusivity to allow the General Assembly adequate time to appoint and for the incoming secretary-general to prepare.
The Security Council said it will continue the process of selecting the United Nations secretary-general in accordance with Article 97 of the UN Charter and the 11/25/2025 joint letter from the presidents of the General Assembly and Security Council, and that the process will be "guided by the principles of transparency and inclusivity in a structured and timely manner," the chair said.
The chair emphasized the need for a timely Council recommendation so that the General Assembly can appoint a secretary-general who has sufficient time to prepare for the job. The chair framed those procedural constraints as central to the Council’s scheduling and follow-up for candidate conversations.
The remarks point to the Council's intent to adhere to Charter provisions and the joint letter while proceeding with candidate dialogues and subsequent consultative steps ahead of the General Assembly appointment.
