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Security Council holds informal dialogue with Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Antigua and Barbuda candidate for UN secretary-general
Summary
On 2026-07-27 the Security Council held an informal dialogue with Maria Fernanda Espinosa, presented by Antigua and Barbuda as a candidate for United Nations secretary-general; Council members noted the candidate presented her views and the Council reiterated its selection timeline.
The Security Council convened an informal dialogue on July 27, 2026, with Maria Fernanda Espinosa, a candidate presented by Antigua and Barbuda for the position of secretary-general of the United Nations, the meeting chair said.
The chair noted that Espinosa "presented her views on the challenges and opportunities facing the United Nations" and that the Council would hear questions and interactions from members after that presentation. "The position of secretary general is 1 of great importance," the chair said during opening remarks.
The remarks framed the session as part of the Council’s selection process and noted that members would proceed in accordance with established procedures. The chair closed by thanking participants and inviting continued engagement as the Council proceeds to question the candidate.
