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[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

@geoffreyyork @NicholasCoghlan (2/2) I would also add in here how this plays on with China. Further strengthening their push for a LATAM UN SG, and considering the facts mentioned before, the 3 could come to agree only on Grynspan (who the majority of E10 clearly support already) consensus candidate thus

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

@geoffreyyork @NicholasCoghlan Yes, the 2-3 are indeed Grynspan, Grossi and Nusseibeh. However, LN had not been able to muster much support overall, hence is not a winning bet. RU has a hard No on Grossi as is clear from their statements. Which leaves Grynspan. (1/2)

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

Interesting. To me this does 2 things 1) informs all concerned that RU does recognize + agrees on the need to decide next SG at speed, yet it will not happen just yet and 2) gentle reminder that RU is also is a key decision maker, candidates do check-in. Not just a US red in play

[The UN Times @TheUNTimes]

TASS, Russian News Agency; #Russia's largest state-owned news agency, operating under the federal government.

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

For all those following #UNSG race, let us know forget the other two absolutely critical elections on the side - @FAO & @WHO . The SG doesn't not appoint it's heads. They are Member State elected. With growing health risks , intensifying global food insecurity-top leaders needed

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@Adlamassoud Is this due to lack of ability to import foodstuffs? Or mainly crossings being blocked? Surely @UNReliefChief and @WFPChief have it on top of their agenda.

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@pass_blue @DrTedros @GretaThunberg Recent USG appointments have certainly brought the avg age down of UN leaders - a welcome approach

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@tammiterel @WoodRoberta5 Post deleted? Doesn't help a reader make sense of the thread .. for broader public understanding, best avoided in the future.

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

Interesting to hear that there are indeed couple of candidates they like -not impossible to guesses them, but gives hope that the race will come to a conclusion soon. We know those (2-3),but I'd suppose after Grynspan hitting 12 last time around, the US is on board with her (1/2)

[Department of State @StateDept]

SECRETARY RUBIO on UN SECRETARY-GENERAL RACE: I think everyone generally agrees that the UN's system needs to be reformed, that there was a lot of waste and bloat, and that it needed to get back to its core principles.

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

@tammiterel @RGrynspan @rafaelmgrossi @WoodRoberta5 Simply stating facts here. Economist vs Technocrat to tackle financial reform.

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

In the context of Reform specifically, wherein financial management is probably the biggest aspect. An Economist like @RGrynspan would be the ideal person to manage it. (On peace and security, substantial experience with Crisis bureau and Black Sea grain initiative proves well)

[Robert Anthony Wood @WoodRoberta5]

If true, it's time for #UNSC to make a decision. No further delays. It's a vote for either Grossi or Grynspan. #UNSC must choose the candidate best qualified to handle peace & security matters & UN reform at this critical moment. No other considerations should factor in! @UN

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

Wow Did not expect to wake up to a tirade of pro-grossi tweets. Maybe a sign that they have lost the plot. Stating that an Economist can likely address financial management issues of an organization that needs Reform better than a nuclear agency lead is not bias or rocket science

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

It has been clear that Reform is a top prio for US for ages now. Some candidates have responded effectively to US concerns. Hence the bit of positivity from Sec State. Reform here is more about managing finances and structuring around that, rather than departmental mandates.

[Robbie Gramer @RobbieGramer]

More from Rubio on this:

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

Climate needs to be back at the centre of our international efforts on managing global energy crisis.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

My message to world leaders at #COP31:

We know that change is possible.

History has handed us a remarkable opportunity to build economies that are cleaner, societies that are fairer & a world that is safer.

This is not only about climate. It's also about sustainable development, peace & security, and about human dignity.

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

À Gaza, les pluies torrentielles et les inondations se poursuivent. Pour les familles déjà confrontées à une crise humanitaire dévastatrice, la situation devient de plus en plus désespérée. L’eau envahit les abris et la baisse des températures met davantage de vies en danger. La population a besoin de toute urgence de nourriture, d’abris durables, de vêtements chauds, de moyens de chauffage et de fournitures essentielles.

Comme je l’ai rappelé cette semaine à nos partenaires du G7, le Canada demeure un important donateur et continue de plaider pour que l’aide humanitaire parvienne aux personnes qui en ont besoin. Nous demandons toujours l’ouverture de tous les points de passage afin que les organisations internationales puissent acheminer sans entrave les biens et les fournitures.

Nous nous joignons à l’appel à l’action. Nous exhortons toutes les parties à lever les derniers obstacles pour que les secours parviennent aux familles sans plus tarder.

@randeepssarai

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

In the last quarter alone, the 9 largest oil companies pocketed $95 billion in profits.

I call on governments to tax these windfall profits & use them to help vulnerable countries recover.

Polluters must pay.

#COP31

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

I reckon it will be 2 more rounds but this next one will be near-finalization , so should give a clear signal. Of the two you mention it's between a hard No(1) and soft No (1+). Apart from that given recent polls and commentary - clear that Carolyn has reached her ceiling.

[Robert Anthony Wood @WoodRoberta5]

If true, it's time for #UNSC to make a decision. No further delays. It's a vote for either Grossi or Grynspan. #UNSC must choose the candidate best qualified to handle peace & security matters & UN reform at this critical moment. No other considerations should factor in! @UN

[Adla Massoud @Adlamassoud]

🇱🇧More than one million people in Lebanon are already facing crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity, with the number projected to rise to 1.15 million by mid-2027 amid continued insecurity, economic pressures and weakened livelihoods, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis. @WFP

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@tammiterel @DiplomatinSpain Well. A) Vice President + head of a huge UN dept ( undp crisis bureau) + head of 2 organizations ..VS.. B)career diplomat + head of one (agree an important one) agency - but only exposed to that technical agency throughout. So I'd also point of the breadth of experience as well.

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

From the Grapevine: next straw poll likely to be held on 19 (or 20) Nov. Expected to be Color coded (as other soothsayers have previously predicted). @columlynch @pass_blue @Adlamassoud @TheUNTimes

[Quiet Diplomat @QuietDiplomatic]

@tammiterel @DiplomatinSpain Definitely unfair criticism. Simply on CV-remove name, gender etc- she is far superior a candidate to others in the race. Especially the no. 2 you are pushing for. And..ha..how archaic!? Previously (even in late 20th) women weren't even encouraged to work let alone be leaders...