The Argentine Republic nominates Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, who is currently serving as Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations.

This nomination is an exceptional opportunity to advance an effective multilateralism, capable of fulfilling the United Nations’ foundational objective of maintaining international peace and security. These are fundamental pillars for development, as they create the conditions for economic growth, innovation, and investment, while protecting human dignity and enabling effective humanitarian action.

As a founding member of the United Nations, Argentina strongly promotes cooperation among nations and believes that, in a complex global landscape marked by multidimensional conflicts, it is imperative to once again place the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations at the centre of the organization’s day-to-day work. A renewed, determined, results-oriented vision is needed. Efficiency should serve a purpose, not a process.

For this crucial task that the world entrusts to the United Nations, Argentina considers that Rafael Mariano Grossi has the leadership qualities, expertise and capabilities required in the current global context.With a diplomatic career of more than 40 years and an outstanding track record at the helm of the IAEA, Mr. Grossi has consolidated an international leadership capable of delivering timely responses and ser-ving as an effective mediator in situations critical to global peace and security.

Over the past six years, he has succeeded in positioning the IAEA as a key actor at the intersection of international security, energy, science, and development, while ensuring efficient use of the Agency’s resources.

Undoubtedly, the election of Rafael Mariano Grossi will contribute to revitalize the United Nations, reaffirming the principles of the Charter and promoting effective solutions to strengthen peace, security, development, the protection of human rights, and unrestricted respect for human dignity.

“I am ready to lead this next chapter with conviction, realism, and an unwavering belief in the value of pragmatic, principles-based multilateralism.”