Security Council holds informal dialogues with two candidates for UN secretary-general

Members of the United Nations Security Council held informal dialogues on June 30 with two candidates for secretary-general, Michelle Bachelet Jeria and Rebeca Grynspán Mayuphis. Bachelet was presented by the Federative Republic of Brazil and the United Mexican States; Grynspán was presented by the Republic of Costa Rica. Both candidates presented their views on the challenges and opportunities facing the United Nations, and Council members asked questions and interacted with each candidate, according to the meeting record.

The Council reiterated that the position of secretary-general is of great importance and said it will continue the selection process in accordance with Article 97 of the UN Charter. The record references a joint letter dated 25 November 2025 from the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council and says the process will be guided by the principles of transparency and inclusivity. The Council stated it plans to make a recommendation to the General Assembly in a timely manner so that an incoming secretary-general will have sufficient time to prepare for the job.

The transcript does not include detailed summaries of the candidates' answers or the specific questions posed by Council members. The meeting record concludes with the brief closing remark "Gracias. Thank you," without attribution in the transcript.

No formal vote or appointment was recorded in the transcript provided; the record indicates the Security Council will continue its selection process and aims to forward a recommendation to the General Assembly according to the timetable and principles described.