Ban Ki-moon South Korean foreign minister Ban Ki-moon emerged as the likely successor to  yesterday when an unofficial poll of  members resulted in Ban being the only candidate to avoid a possible by one of the five permanent members of the council. A formal ballot to choose the next Secretary-General has been scheduled for October 9. The Security Council's recommendation will then go to the  for ratification which is usually a formality. Annan's term ends on December 31, 2006. Following the release of the vote results,  's announced his withdrawal as a candidate saying of Ban "It is clear that he will be our next secretary general."  's Deputy Prime Minister and former Finance Minister each received four votes in favour. Ghani had three vetoes against him and Surakiart two. The fifth candidate, Prince of  had only two votes in favour and eight against, with one veto.
Ban Ki-moon South Korean foreign minister Ban Ki-moon emerged as the likely successor to Kofi Annan yesterday when an unofficial poll of Security Council members resulted in Ban being the only candidate to avoid a possible by one of the five permanent members of the council. A formal ballot to choose the next Secretary-General has been scheduled for October 9. The Security Council's recommendation will then go to the UN General Assembly for ratification which is usually a formality. Annan's term ends on December 31, 2006. Following the release of the vote results, India 's announced his withdrawal as a candidate saying of Ban "It is clear that he will be our next secretary general." Thailand 's Deputy Prime Minister and former Afghan Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani each received four votes in favour. Ghani had three vetoes against him and Surakiart two. The fifth candidate, Prince of Jordan had only two votes in favour and eight against, with one veto.
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Kofi Annan
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India
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Thailand
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Afghan Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani
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