Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated that he aspires to become the Secretary-General of the United Nations through quiet, sober diplomacy rather than a style of public rebukes.
Speaking at a press conference in Vienna on Friday, Grossi explained: "In my view, the Secretary-General is not there as a secular pope or a judge... The Secretary-General is there to solve problems."
He added: "I believe in a pragmatic Secretary-General rather than one who hurls accusations at others."
Grossi emphasized to representatives of the international media that, as the top representative of the UN, he must maintain dialogue with senior political figures.
He noted that if someone is labeled a criminal, dialogue stops, leaving problems unsolved. Grossi cited his mediation role between Russia and Ukraine as an example of his approach to handling such complex issues.
The 65-year-old Argentine Director General of the IAEA is considered one of the most prominent and well-known candidates for the position of UN Secretary-General.
The current Secretary-General, António Guterres, is known for his public criticism of alleged violations of international rules—an approach that has repeatedly brought him into conflict with several international parties.
António Guterres's term as UN Secretary-General is scheduled to end on December 31, 2026.
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