It would seem that there is no position more honorable and influential than the head of the international community. The leaders of the largest powers are carefully listening to his opinion - perhaps only the Pope has such authority.
The UN Secretary General is undoubtedly one of the most powerful figures on the
chessboard of world politics, because almost no major international problem can do without his direct or indirect participation. It is also indicative of the fact that for almost seventy years of the existence of the international community, only eight UN secretaries-general have been replaced. At the same time, none of them left their post under external pressure and did not give up their powers with a grand scandal, as this happens from time to time with the powers that be, whether it be the president or the prime minister.
Alas, even the UN secretaries general may encounter various unpleasant situations in their official activities. The mission of such a leader is not only difficult, but sometimes ungrateful. And it simply cannot be otherwise, because sometimes it is necessary to take into account the diametrically opposite interests of almost two hundred countries! For example, serious disagreements arose between Russia and one of its neighbors, threatening to escalate into a dangerous armed conflict. Both sides, as it should be, turn to UN mediation. Russia defends its point of view, its opponent categorically does not want to reckon with it, everyone proves the legitimacy of their actions. This is where you need to show all your diplomatic skills! And it is precisely in such situations that the UN Secretary General proves himself! To extinguish the conflict in the bud and at the same time make sure that both participants in the confrontation do not feel hurt - here it is, the "aerobatics" of peacekeeper number one!
The reconciliation of the warring parties is the most important and most difficult duty of the head of the United Nations. There is a tragic page in the history of this organization, which testifies to the fact that the settlement of "hot conflicts" is by no means reduced to just on-duty smiles and handshakes. A vivid example of this is the death of Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld in 1961, who once again visited the Republic of Congo, which was engulfed in civil war. According to the official version, his plane crashed as a result of a plane crash, but there are still doubts about this. The independent and indefatigable UN Secretary General with his peacekeeping activities has interfered with too many.
Doug until his last days acted in defense of the interests of the UN member nations. Hammarskjöld one year before his death, during the time of harsh criticism of him, once said that he was responsible to all the countries that are part of the UN, and if he leaves his post in difficult and dangerous times, he would jeopardize the activities of Organization.
These few phrases very succinctly characterize the difficult and noble activities of a person whose post is UN Secretary General. And whose efforts are completely devoted to one thing - maintaining peace and tranquility on our planet - so beautiful, but restless.