CLEAN : Security Council unanimously backs Guterres to be next UN chief

The Security Council recommends Antonio Guterres for the UN Secretary General position from 2017 to 2021, highlighting strong support from the UN. The discussion also touches on the desire for Eastern European and female candidates, while acknowledging the presence of other strong contenders.

Who was recommended by the Security Council for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations?

• Mr. Antonio Guterres

• Mr. Kofi Annan

• Ms. Angela Merkel

• Mr. Ban Ki-moon

What is the term duration for Mr. Guterres as Secretary General?

• 2019 to 2023

• 2018 to 2022

• 2017 to 2021

• 2016 to 2020

What does the Security Council hope to demonstrate through their recommendation?

• A sign of opposition

• A sign of neutrality

• A sign of unity

• A sign of division

Which regional group was mentioned as a potential source for a Secretary General candidate?

• Western European Regional Group

• African Regional Group

• Eastern European Regional Group

• Asian Regional Group

What was one of the preferences expressed for the next Secretary General candidate?

• A candidate from Africa

• A candidate from Asia

• A female candidate

• A candidate from the Americas