In a move that repositions Argentina within the international community, the government of Javier Milei officially announced on Wednesday the candidacy of Rafael Mariano Grossi, current Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to hold the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations for the 2027–2031 term. If confirmed, Grossi would be the first Argentine to reach the leadership of the most important body in international multilateralism.
The announcement was led by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, who described the nomination as "an honor and a privilege" and highlighted the international recognition that Grossi has consolidated during his six years at the helm of the IAEA. He also emphasized his "great leadership capacity in the face of serious situations affecting international peace and security," a profile especially valued in a global scenario marked by conflicts, regional tensions and a UN that, 80 years after its founding, faces questions about its effectiveness.
The Argentine Foreign Ministry accompanied the nomination with an official statement reviewing the diplomat's extensive career: more than four decades of service, solid knowledge of the multilateral system and a performance that led to his re-election for a second term at the head of the IAEA in 2023. His most relevant efforts have been aimed at "contributing to international peace and security through open, efficient, present and results-oriented management."
