The
French President has awarded today the “Légion d´Honneur”, at the senior level
of Commander, to the Director-General of UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bokova.
The
DG is a Bulgarian citizen and that part of Europe is in the race to get the top
position at the United Nations, once the mandate of Ban Ki-moon is over.
I
thought this could be a clear indication that Paris would support Ms. Bokova´s
bid to become the next UN Secretary-General. She has been quiet clear about her
determination to fight for the position.
But
the distinction can also be a consolation prize. They might have decided to say
no to her ambition and then present her with a very high honour as a gesture to
keep her reasonably gratified…
Time
will make it clear.
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