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Tue, 06/07/2011 - 17:06
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Obama supports Ban's bid for second term as U.N. leader
WASHINGTON, June 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday formally threw his weight behind U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his pursuit of another five-year term.
"President Obama welcomes United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's announcement that he will run for a second term, and the United States supports his candidacy," the White House said in a statement.
The statement was released a day after Ban, formerly a South Korean foreign minister, declared his desire to seek re-election as the chief of the 192-member organization, which is under pressure for internal reform. Ban took office in 2007, and his tenure ends this year.
Obama noted Ban's accomplishments in handling a number of global challenges.
"Under Ban's leadership, the United Nations has played a critical role in responding to crises and challenges across the globe, including most recently supporting democratic transitions in Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and earthquake-affected Haiti, the conduct of the referendum on South Sudan's self-determination, and efforts to resolve the political and humanitarian crisis in Libya."
Ban is widely expected to easily secure a second term amid support from the U.S. and the four other permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.
"President Obama welcomes United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's announcement that he will run for a second term, and the United States supports his candidacy," the White House said in a statement.
The statement was released a day after Ban, formerly a South Korean foreign minister, declared his desire to seek re-election as the chief of the 192-member organization, which is under pressure for internal reform. Ban took office in 2007, and his tenure ends this year.
Obama noted Ban's accomplishments in handling a number of global challenges.
"Under Ban's leadership, the United Nations has played a critical role in responding to crises and challenges across the globe, including most recently supporting democratic transitions in Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and earthquake-affected Haiti, the conduct of the referendum on South Sudan's self-determination, and efforts to resolve the political and humanitarian crisis in Libya."
Ban is widely expected to easily secure a second term amid support from the U.S. and the four other permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.
