New York,May 27 (AseanAll)  — On May 26, 2026 New York local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered questions from the media on the spot after presiding over the United Nations Security Council High-Level Meeting “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the U.N. Charter and Strengthening the U.N.-centered International System”.

When asked about China’s evaluation of the work of U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and China’s views on the candidates for the next U.N. Secretary-General, Wang Yi said that he just had a friendly exchange with Secretary-General António Guterres. Over his nearly 10 years in office, António Guterres has adhered to the principle of multilateralism, safeguarded the authority of the U.N., worked hard for peace and spoken up for justice, which has been widely recognized and appreciated by the international community. We pay high tribute to him.

The election of U.N. Secretary-General bears on the reform and development of the U.N. and the vital interests of all member states. China holds that the next U.N. Secretary-General must meet at least several hard requirements: first, firmly defending the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter; second, having rich political and diplomatic experience and comprehensive coordination capabilities; third, upholding justice on major issues, and especially attaching importance to the interests and aspirations of developing countries; fourth, being able to grasp the right direction of U.N. reform and boost the efficacy of U.N. work.

These requirements can be summarized as: observing the U.N. Charter, having outstanding competence, being impartial and upright, and fulfilling responsibilities with dedication. China will work with all parties to participate in the election process of the next U.N. Secretary-General in a responsible manner.