According to a report by the Russian International News Agency on October 26, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Aliomov said that the United Nations Security Council has not yet discussed the candidacy of Hungary's former Prime Minister Orbán for the position of Secretary-General. Russia, the United States, and China will not nominate Orbán.
The American Wall Street Journal quoted a source on the 25th local time, stating that the Trump administration is promoting Öhrban to be the Secretary-General of the United Nations. They even offered this idea to him, hoping that he would become a candidate supported by the United States, Russia, and China. The related plan is still subject to final decision.
A US State Department official admitted that this idea sounds "crazy," but based on previous communications with Russia and China, the US believes that both countries may support Orban. Officials from the US and another country even claim that when the three countries—the US, Russia, and China—reach an agreement on a certain issue at the United Nations Security Council, "they usually succeed in their objectives."
The report also stated that the American official estimated that Orban could easily obtain 8 out of the 15 members of the Security Council, and it wouldn’t be difficult to secure 10 votes. As for whether Britain and France, which also have the right to veto, would obstruct this process, the report noted that both countries usually approach the use of their veto with caution.
It is reported that when discussing the candidate for the UN Secretary-General, the name of Orban was mentioned repeatedly by American officials. When the United States suggested “a person like Orban,” “relevant officials from Russia and China also expressed approval.” Subsequently, American officials began to consider: “Why couldn’t it be Orban?”
Regarding the above report, Alimov responded on the 26th: "We also learned about this from media reports. At present, the Security Council has not discussed Öhrberg's candidacy. Neither Russia, the United States, nor China will nominate Öhrberg, because we are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, and we do not nominate anyone to serve as the Secretary-General of the United Nations."
Alimov said that if the reports are true, those who promote this initiative need to find a country willing to formally nominate Öhrling. At that time, Russia will consider conducting discussions and consultations.
He also emphasized that Russia respects the practice of regional rotation for the selection of the United Nations Secretary-General. According to this informal principle, the next Secretary-General should come from Latin America and the Caribbean region. Only if candidates from other regions cannot garner support will Russia consider candidates from other regions.
The United Nations has previously called on countries to actively nominate female candidates. Since the establishment of the United Nations, no woman has served as Secretary-General. The current Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, will serve until December 31 this year, and several female candidates have already received formal nominations.
