The United Nations has re-elected Ban Ki-moon for a second term as leader of the global body as it continues to confront conflict and crises across strategic regions.
The 67-year-old former South Korean foreign minister was elected by acclamation by the UN General Assembly. His second five-year term will start on January 1 and run through 2016.
A beaming Mr Ban bowed to ambassadors and diplomats gathered at the UN headquarters after the result was announced.
“I know that I am not the perfect person. You know, everybody has some strength and weakness,” he said in announcing his candidacy this month.
“I am also a man with some weaknesses but these weaknesses can be complemented by your wisdom, by your support and by the support of my senior advisers.”
AFP reports.
