Overview
- At his annual press conference in New York, António Guterres said it is time for a woman to lead the United Nations.
- UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged governments to file nominations by early April.
- The only official contender so far is IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, nominated by Argentina.
- The Security Council will recommend a candidate to the General Assembly for election before Guterres’ term ends in late 2026.
- Guterres also called for restraint by U.S. federal forces in Minnesota and criticized U.S.–China great‑power rivalry, urging multipolar cooperation.