European Commission President Barroso is the latest to back Ban Ki-moon for another five-year term as Secretary General of the United Nations.
After serving as Secretary-General since January 2007, Ban Ki-moon announced his intention to run for a second term on 6 June in New York.
“At a time of unprecedented global change, the world increasingly looks to us, the United Nations, to lead on the great collective issues of the day,” he said. “That is our challenge as we look ahead.”
President Barroso applauded Ban Ki-moon in a statement.
“Let me tell you how much we, in the European Union, appreciate his wisdom and his dedication to the solution of the important issues on our planet, from sustainability and supporting developing countries to our constant struggle for peace,” he said. “I believe Ban Ki-moon has been and is a very good Secretary-General of the United Nations and we will be very pleased to see him continue in that very important position.”
Ban Ki-moon has also received backing from France, China, the US and Britain.
In a statement of support UK Prime Minister David Cameron said, “He has championed and renewed the vital role of United Nations in tackling complex global challenges."
No rivals have emerged and Ban Ki-moon is expected to win another term as Secretary-General.
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