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Who is the present Secretary-General of the United Nations?


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The Secretariat comprises the UN Secretary-General and the thousands of staff who work at the United Nations Head Quartered in New York.

Secretary-General

The current and the ninth Secretary-General is a Portuguese national, António Guterres.

Role of Secretary-General

  • The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the UN.
  • The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
  • He/she has a five-year tenure which is renewable.
  • The Secretary-General can bring to the attention of the UNSC any issue which can be a threat to international peace and security.

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