On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye voiced his support for his predecessor Macky Sall's candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position. Despite growing skepticism, Faye remains confident about Sall's prospects. In an interview with France 24 and RFI, Faye stated that Sall's candidacy still has a real chance of success. He emphasized that the outcome largely depends on the positions of the permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Faye does not share the pessimism surrounding Sall's bid, citing the ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure support for the candidacy. He noted that the votes of the permanent members of the Security Council, known as the P5, will ultimately determine the fate of the candidacies. The Senegalese President assured that Dakar is actively working to promote Sall's candidacy, engaging with countries that have a say in the decision-making process.
According to Faye, Sall's profile and experience make him an ideal candidate for the position. He highlighted the need for better representation of Africa within international institutions, suggesting that Sall is well-suited to advocate for the continent's interests. Faye also pointed out that Sall's experience with debt and his efforts to reform the international financial architecture would be valuable assets in the role.
The issue of Africa's underrepresentation in global institutions was a key point raised by Faye. He argued that Sall, with his extensive experience, would be an effective voice for the continent. Faye also touched on the need for reform of the international financial architecture, noting that Sall's firsthand experience with debt would enable him to make a meaningful contribution.
Faye emphasized that the Senegalese government is actively working to promote Sall's candidacy. He expressed confidence that Sall's chances are real, contrary to some predictions. The Senegalese President's comments come as the UN General Assembly is underway, with various countries jockeying for position on key issues.
Macky Sall's candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position has garnered attention due to his experience as President of Senegal and his efforts to address global challenges. Faye's endorsement is seen as a significant boost to Sall's bid, given the two leaders' close relationship and shared commitment to promoting African interests.
The UN Secretary-General position is currently held by António Guterres, whose term is set to expire in December. The selection process for the next Secretary-General is expected to involve intense negotiations among UN member states, with the permanent members of the Security Council playing a crucial role in the decision-making process.
Key points
- Senegalese President Diomaye Faye expresses optimism about former President Macky Sall's chances of becoming the next UN Secretary-General.
