2021 United Nations Secretary-General selection

A United Nations Secretary-General selection was held in June 2021 to choose the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Incumbent António Guterres was the only official candidate for the position. On June 8, 2021, Guterres was unanimously recommended by the United Nations Security Council (SC) for a second term at the helm of the organisation. His re-election was ratified by the United Nations General Assembly (GA) by acclamation on June 18, 2021, without a vote. Guterres commenced his second term on 1 January 2022.

2021 United Nations Secretary-General selection
SC: 8 June 2021
GA: 18 June 2021
 
Nominee António Guterres
Country  Portugal
Result Acclaimed
Secretary General before election

António Guterres

 Elected Secretary General

António Guterres

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