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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
On Tuesday, April 5, Prime Minister John Key announced the nomination of Helen Clark for the position of the United Nations Secretary-General by the New Zealand government.
“Having served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand for nine years and held one of the top jobs in the United Nations for the past seven, Helen Clark has the right mix of skills and experience for the job,” says Mr Key.
“There are major global challenges facing the world today and the United Nations needs a proven leader who can be pragmatic and effective.
“Coming from New Zealand, Helen Clark is well placed to bridge divisions and get results. She is the best person for the job.”
Helen Clark was the Prime Minister of New Zealand for three consecutive terms, from 1999 to 2008, and has worked as the Administrator of the UN Development Programme for the past seven years.
“Helen Clark has a vast amount of experience in international affairs, which will be hard for other candidates to match. She is a great listener and communicator, and I know she will make a difference if elected.”
Mr Key has submitted New Zealand’s nomination letter to the Presidents of the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council.
The new Secretary-General will be appointed at the end of the year by the UN General Assembly on the recommendation of the UN Security Council.
On Tuesday, April 5, Prime Minister John Key announced the nomination of Helen Clark for the position of the United Nations Secretary-General by the New Zealand government.
“Having served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand for nine years and held one of the top jobs in the United Nations for...
On Tuesday, April 5, Prime Minister John Key announced the nomination of Helen Clark for the position of the United Nations Secretary-General by the New Zealand government.
“Having served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand for nine years and held one of the top jobs in the United Nations for the past seven, Helen Clark has the right mix of skills and experience for the job,” says Mr Key.
“There are major global challenges facing the world today and the United Nations needs a proven leader who can be pragmatic and effective.
“Coming from New Zealand, Helen Clark is well placed to bridge divisions and get results. She is the best person for the job.”
Helen Clark was the Prime Minister of New Zealand for three consecutive terms, from 1999 to 2008, and has worked as the Administrator of the UN Development Programme for the past seven years.
“Helen Clark has a vast amount of experience in international affairs, which will be hard for other candidates to match. She is a great listener and communicator, and I know she will make a difference if elected.”
Mr Key has submitted New Zealand’s nomination letter to the Presidents of the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council.
The new Secretary-General will be appointed at the end of the year by the UN General Assembly on the recommendation of the UN Security Council.
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