United Nations Security Council Resolution 2311 – Recommendation for the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations

Resolution 2311 (2016)

The Security Council,

Having considered the question of the recommendation for the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations,

Recommends to the General Assembly that Mr. António Guterres be appointed Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2021.

Adopted by the Security Council at its 7782nd (closed) meeting, on 6 October 2016.