A US representative called the ex-prime minister a dream candidate for MAGA conservatives.
Donald Trump's administration has proposed the candidacy of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for the post of UN Secretary-General. Sources from three countries told The Wall Street Journal this.
According to a US State Department representative, Orbán could "without much difficulty" secure eight votes in the UN Security Council. He also considers support from ten out of 15 Security Council members to be entirely achievable.
The US representative called Orbán a "dream candidate for MAGA conservatives" (Make America Great Again).
According to The Wall Street Journal, Russia and China support this idea.
It was previously reported that none of the seven candidates for Secretary-General received the support of all permanent members of the Security Council.
Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, retained first place. She received nine votes in favor and five against, including two from permanent members of the Security Council.
Two votes against from permanent members were also received by IAEA head Rafael Grossi from Argentina and Guyana's representative to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett. They are also named among the most likely candidates. Washington opposes all seven contenders for the Secretary-General position.
The next straw poll will take place next week. The nomination of new candidates is also possible.
To receive a recommendation from the Security Council, a candidate must secure at least nine votes and not face a veto from permanent members. After this, the candidacy is approved by the UN General Assembly.
The second five-year term of the current Secretary-General António Guterres ends on December 31, 2026.
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