Olara Otunnu - Interactive dialogue for the position of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations

Interactive dialogue with Mr. Olara Otunnu. Mr. Otunnu was nominated on 24 July 2026 by Uganda.

• Categories: Meetings & Events
• Video Length: 02:01:26
• Production Date: 19 August 2026
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Personal Subject: OLARA A. OTUNNU; ANNALENA BAERBOCK
• Corporate Name: GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• Subject Topical: ELECTIONS; MEMBERS; SECRETARY-GENERAL; UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION; UNITED NATIONS REFORM; DIALOGUE; APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS; WORK PROGRAMME
• Geographic Subject: UGANDA
• MAMS Id: 3618796
• Parent Id: 3617520
• Alternate Title: MTG GA OTUNNU SG INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE 19 AUG 2026 PM

Description

The process for the selection and appointment of the next Secretary-General has been formally initiated by the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council through a joint letter dated 25 November 2025. 

The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, has committed to guiding this process in a transparent and inclusive manner. 

General Assembly resolution 79/327 on the Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly sets out the process for the selection and appointment in line with Article 97 of the Charter of the United Nations. Article 97: "The Secretariat shall comprise a Secretary-General and such staff as the Organization may require. The Secretary-General shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council. He shall be the chief administrative officer of the Organization.".

Related Sites and Documents

Secretary General Selection Website

A/RES/7/327

Candidate's Vision Statement