New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations Security Council has confirmed that the second informal straw poll to select the next UN Secretary-General is scheduled for 21 August. Diplomats say the upcoming vote will provide a clearer picture of support for the leading candidates before additional rounds of voting later this year. The selection process remains one of the UN’s most closely watched diplomatic events as Member States prepare for new leadership in 2027.
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